George L. Carr CARRSVILLE - George Leonard "Big Boy" Carr, 85, a lifelong Isle of Wight County native, died Saturday, Nov. 14 [1992]. He retired as owner of Carr's Garage. Mr. Carr was a member of Woodmen of the World and a charter member of Carrsville Ruritan Club and the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was the oldest male member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Survived by his wife, Bessie "Beck" Boykin Carr; and a sister, Mildred C. Vaughan of Chuckatuck. Funeral was Monday at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 17 Nov, 1992 Page 18 Obituary for George Leonard Carr ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: George Leonard "Big Boy" Carr, a lifelong Isle of Wight County resident, passed away on 14 November 1992 at age 85. He owned Carr's Garage and was a member of Woodmen of the World, Carrsville Ruritan Club, Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department, and Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Bessie "Beck" Boykin Carr and sister Mildred C. Vaughan. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: Funeral services for George Leonard "Big Boy" Carr were held on 16 November 1992 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. He was laid to rest in an unknown location. ### The Edited Obituary CARRSVILLE George Leonard "Big Boy" Carr, 85, a lifelong Isle of Wight County native, died Saturday, 14 November 1992. He retired as owner of Carr's Garage. Mr. Carr was a member of Woodmen of the World and a charter member of Carrsville Ruritan Club and the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was the oldest male member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Survived by his wife, Bessie "Beck" Boykin Carr; and a sister, Mildred C. Vaughan of Chuckatuck. Funeral was Monday at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | George Leonard Big Boy Carr | |---------|-----------------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | Unknown; Isle of Wight County, Virginia | | Death | 14 November 1992; Carrsville, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------|------------------------------| | George Leonard Big Boy Carr | Decedent | Carrsville, Virginia | | Bessie Beck Boykin Carr | Spouse | Unknown | | Mildred C. Vaughan | Sibling | Chuckatuck, Virginia | ### Other Relevant Information 1. George Leonard "Big Boy" Carr was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County, Virginia. 2. He retired as the owner of Carr's Garage. 3. Mr. Carr was a member of Woodmen of the World. 4. He was a charter member of Carrsville Ruritan Club and the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. 5. Mr. Carr was the oldest male member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |------------------------|-------------|------------- |---------| | Newport News, Virginia | Daily Press | 17 November 1992 | Unknown |