Richard Carr

Richard Earl Carr Jr., 65, a lifelong resident of Shorter, was taken unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 3. Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Tallassee. Rev. Glenn Pugh will officiate and burial will follow in Calebee Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon prior to service.

Richard was the co-owner of Ray & Carr Farms, R&C Grocery, Agri-Trans LLC and Carr's Tree Service.

Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son-in-law, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilda (Weldon) and Richard Earl Carr Sr. and his nephew Marvin Fiala Jr. Richard is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty Ann, his son, Richard Earl Carr III (Kelli), two grandchildren, Gracie and Tyler Carr and his sister Bobbie Ann Fiala (Marvin Sr.).

He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Mary Ann Sheppard, sisters-in-law Jane Bellew (Jeff), Martha Daughtry (Wayne McLendon), "sister and brother" Floyd and Elaine Johnson, nieces and nephews, Lisa Daughtry Campagna (Marc), Laura Daughtry Evans (John), Eric Daughtry, Leanne DuBose Burfitt (Adam), Matt Bellew, Katie Bellew, Scott Fiala and many great nieces and nephews.

Richard was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Tallassee. He served as a board member of the macon County Farmer's Federation and was a member of the Alabama Cattleman's Association.

Richard was the first to extend his love and support to everyone, especially those in need. He was a true servant of God and will be truly missed by his family, community and all who knew him.

Pallbearers are Tommy Ray, Jeremiah Boyd, Kevin Thomas, Sam Brooks, Melvin Sullins, Andy Lacey, Robert McCutchins and Shep Morris. Honorary pallbearers are Russell Ray, Bob Moore, Ted Johnson, Albert Felder, Terry Chesson, Haywood Floyd, Bennie Samuels, Eddie Segrest, John Jolley and Roger Miller.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nebraska Missionary Baptist Church for the senior citizens and youth program (3005 County Road 13, Hardaway, AL 36039 ) or to the humane shelter of your choice for abandoned or abused animals.



Funeral arrangements will be handled by Corbitt's Funeral Home in Tuskegee.