Bob Carr, age 84, of McKinney, Texas, passed away May 9, 2016. He was born August 19, 1931, in Kansas City, Kansas to William Joseph and Esther Ann (Tobin) Carr. Bob graduated from high school in Raytown, Missouri and attended Central Missouri State University. On October 6, 1951, Bob married Ruth Jeanne Carr, in San Diego, California. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. As a young man he worked as an iron worker and was a member of the KC Local 10 Iron Workers Union. He was also a farmer. Bob spent most of his life as an owner of construction companies; he was a consultant for Encore Wire for many years and also donated his time as owner representative for St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a wonderful friend to many others. Bob was an avid golfer; he loved to travel, play cards and socialize.
He is survived by his children, Dennis R. Carr of McKinney, TX, Robert M. Carr of McKinney, TX, Phillip R. Carr also of McKinney, TX, Pamela Carr –Davis-Miller and husband Ronny of Anna, TX, Catherine Carr Uhl and husband William Szybowski of Cabot, AR; grandchildren, Crystal Fogle and husband Travis, Heather Davis, Andrew Carr, Steven Carr, Kendra Davis Pelham and husband Kenneth, Teri Davis Lowrance, Johnathan Davis and wife Shannon, Aaron Davis, Bobbie Jeanne Bell and husband Jason, Stacy Miller Bergman and husband Stephen, Josh Miller, Kendra Foss and husband Mark Knapp, Shalee Uhl Bland and husband Roy, Kenneth Uhl; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Jeanne Carr; parents, William Joseph and Esther Ann Carr; grandson, Matthew Carr.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen, TX. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen.
Memorial donations may be made to: Bell Tower Building Fund, St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville Avenue, Allen, Texas 75002.