John Carr Obituary John Alfred Carr December 30, 1953 － March 14, 2023 Suffolk － John Alfred "Al" Carr, 69, passed away March 14, 2023 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Joseph Robert "JR" Carr and Gertrude Carr. He was also predeceased by a brother, J. R. "Bobby" Carr and his wife Kaye. Al attended Franklin Public Schools and was a roofing contractor. Al was a free and easy spirit and a loyal friend to everyone. He is survived by two daughters, Chelsea Carr and Alison Carr of Wilmington, NC; a sister, Joyce C. Crandall (Sammy) of Falls Church, VA; his girlfriend, Denise Smith of Suffolk; and several nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Al‚Äôs life will be held from 2 to 4PM Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home. The family suggests you come join them and bring your fond memories of Al to share with the family. Memorial donations may be made to www.nationalmultiplesclerosissociety.org. wrightfuneralhome.org Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Mar. 21, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/John-Carr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-carr-obituary?id=51252483 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary John Alfred Carr, 69, passed away 14 March 2023. Born 30 December 1953 in Franklin, he was a roofing contractor and a loyal friend. He is survived by two daughters, a sister, his girlfriend, and several nieces and nephews. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A gathering of family and friends was held 26 March 2023 in Wright Funeral Home. Memorial donations were made to www.nationalmultiplesclerosissociety.org. ### The Edited Obituary John Alfred Carr 30 December 1953 - 14 March 2023 Suffolk - John Alfred "Al" Carr, 69, passed away 14 March 2023 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Joseph Robert "JR" Carr and Gertrude Carr. He was also predeceased by a brother, J. R. "Bobby" Carr and his wife Kaye. Al attended Franklin Public Schools and was a roofing contractor. He was a free and easy spirit and a loyal friend to everyone. Al is survived by two daughters, Chelsea Carr and Alison Carr of Wilmington, NC; a sister, Joyce C. Crandall (Sammy) of Falls Church, VA; his girlfriend, Denise Smith of Suffolk; and several nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Al's life will be held from 2 to 4PM Sunday, 26 March 2023 in Wright Funeral Home. The family suggests you come join them and bring your fond memories of Al to share with the family. Memorial donations may be made to www.nationalmultiplesclerosissociety.org. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Alfred Carr | |---------|----------------------------| | Age | 69 years | | Birth | 30 December 1953; Franklin | | Death | 14 March 2023; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------| | John Alfred Carr | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | Denise Smith | Girlfriend | Suffolk, Virginia | | Joseph Robert JR Carr | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Gertrude Carr | Predeceased Parent | -- | | J. R. Bobby Carr | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Kaye | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Chelsea Carr | Daughter | Wilmington, North Carolina | | Alison Carr | Daughter | Wilmington, North Carolina | | Joyce C. Crandall | Sister | Falls Church, Virginia | | Sammy | Brother-in-law | Falls Church, Virginia | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Al attended Franklin Public Schools. 2. Al was a roofing contractor. 3. Al was described as a free and easy spirit and a loyal friend to everyone.