## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Samuel Thomas Carr, 77, prominent Isle of Wight County farmer, died suddenly on 16 Jun 1940 at his home in Walters. He was survived by his wife, Mary E. Carr, two sons, a daughter, two brothers, two sisters, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Samuel Thomas Carr were conducted on 18 Jun 1940 at 3 o'clock at Mt Carmel Christian Church. The Rev. Garland T. Moore officiated, assisted by the Rev. G. D. Poythress and the Rev. H. E. Crutchfield. Burial was in the church cemetery.

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Samuel Thomas Carr

11 NOV 1871 - 16 JUN 1940
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Samuel Thomas Carr Obit

SAMUEL THOMAS CARR

Funeral services for Samuel Thomas Carr, 77, prominent Isle of Wight County farmer, who died suddenly Sunday morning [16 June 1940] at his home in Walters, were conducted Tuesday afternoon [18 June 1940] at 3 o'clock at Mt Carmel Christian Church. The Rev. Garland T. Moore, of Cradock, officiated, assisted by the Rev. G. D. Poythress, of South Norfolk, and the Rev. H. E. Crutchfield of Windsor. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Carr was the son of the late James A and Rebecca English Carr, and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Carr; two sons, Julian and Lonnie Carr of Walters; a daughter, Mrs. Reba Gay, of Walters; two brothers, James A. Carr, of Walters, and W. E. Carr, of Norfolk; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Blythe, of Holland, and Mrs. Ella Bradshaw of Carrsville; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Active pallbearers were Elvin T. Whitley, John Bradshaw, Elisha Lankford, R. T. Bowden, Otis V. Joyner, E. H. Johnson, Jesse T. Carr and Dr. J. G. Bradshaw. Honorary pallbearers were nephews of the deceased.

Smithfield Times, Volume 21, Number 12, 20 June 1940

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[Birth: 11 NOV 1871 - Walters, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA]
[Death: 16 JUN 1940 - Walters, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Samuel Thomas Carr                                             |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 77 years                                                       |
| Birth   | 11 November 1871; Walters, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA |
| Death   | 16 June 1940; Walters, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA     |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                  | Relationship        | Residence  |
|-----------------------|---------------------|------------|
| Samuel Thomas Carr    | Decedent            | Walters    |
| James A Carr          | Father (deceased)   | Unknown    |
| Rebecca English Carr  | Mother (deceased)   | Unknown    |
| Mary E. Carr          | Wife                | Unknown    |
| Julian Carr           | Son                 | Walters    |
| Lonnie Carr           | Son                 | Walters    |
| Reba Gay              | Daughter            | Walters    |
| James A. Carr         | Brother             | Walters    |
| W. E. Carr            | Brother             | Norfolk    |
| Nannie Blythe         | Sister              | Holland    |
| Ella Bradshaw         | Sister              | Carrsville |
## Publication Details

| Publication Name   | Volume   | Number   | Date         |
|--------------------|----------|----------|--------------|
| Smithfield Times   | 21       | 12       | 20 June 1940 |
## Other Relevant Information

Samuel Thomas Carr was a prominent Isle of Wight County farmer. He had four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers at his funeral were Elvin T. Whitley, John Bradshaw, Elisha Lankford, R. T. Bowden, Otis V. Joyner, E. H. Johnson, Jesse T. Carr and Dr. J. G. Bradshaw. Honorary pallbearers were nephews of the deceased.