Son of John and Amanda Carr, was born Jan. 2, 1855, in Dade County, Mo.; departed this life Jan. 31, 1934, in Greenfield, Mo., at the age of 79 years.

He united in marriage with Belle West April 20, 1879, who died Dec. 5, 1886. Three children were born to this union--Hade and Maude Carr of Greenfield, and Mrs. Grace Richie of Aldrich, Mo.

He was married to Sally McMillian Dec. 29, 1888, who passed away Jan. 7, 1915. Two children were born to this union--Elsie Bell and Lloyd Carr. Elsie died in infancy, and Lloyd passed away Nov. 26, 1932.

Rev. Carr taught school for 20 years, and was at one time superintendent of schools of Dade County. He was a minister of the gospel for almost 50 years, and at one period in his life he was a very progressive farmer, until some years ago when he moved with his family to Greenfield, Mo.

Soon after he was converted he entered the ministry and was actively engaged until a few years ago when he was forced to retire because of the infirmities of the body. But his weakened body did not cause him to lose interest in public affairs. A few men read more extensively than he.

Few men were endowed with the great gift that he enjoyed. He was at all times able to meet the public with a good word for all, and in a spirit that made life more pleasant for those with whom he came in contact.

In his passing the family has lost one upon whom they could depend, the community one of its valued citizens, and Ozark Presbytery and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church one of their valued counselors. Besides his family and kinsmen he has many friends who are deeply sorrowed because of his passing.

His funeral was conducted from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, by the writer, assisted by the Rev. J. F. Daughtery, who had been a co-worker with him for 45 years, and the Rev. Mrs. Wheary of the Methodist Church.

Interment was made in the Greenfield Cemetery, beneath a blanket of flowers, which spoke in a silent voice of the high esteem that his friends held for him.

Peace to his memory.
                 T. A. Morse.

[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, March 29, 1934, page 16]