Gerald Eugene Carr
January 04, 1947 - June 27, 2021
Midlothian, VA
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Gerald Eugene Carr
January 04, 1947 - June 27, 2021
Midlothian, VA
Obituary
Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Carr, of Midlothian, VA passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2021. Jerry was born on January 4, 1947, in Richmond. He is the son of the late Howard Leon Carr and Anna Beatrice Dixon “Pat or Bea” Carr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Margaret “Maggie” P. Carr; daughters, Melissa Carr Fitzgerald (David) and Briana Carr Homan (Alan); grandchildren, Coralynn Gary, Taylor Homan, Lili Homan, Leila Homan and Josie Fitzgerald; brother and sister-in-law, Richard L. “Rick” and Marcia Carr and their sons Eric (Anne), Brandt (Elizabeth) and Mitch Carr (Claudia). Jerry stayed in touch with extended family and will be missed by his many cherished cousins from the Dixon and Carr families. Jerry was a 1965 graduate of John Marshall High School where he was a proud member of the Cadet Corp band. He attended Richmond Professional Institute (now VCU) and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Richmond. Jerry was employed by State Planters Bank, Southeast Bank, American Express, Philip Morris, Long & Foster Realty and retired from The Federal Reserve Bank. He loved his wife (Maggie), having fun and enjoying all kinds of music including a good band drumline and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He relished fishing with his girls and being near the water. He decorated his house and dressed festively for all holidays. He was a loving and supportive husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 2 to 4 pm at Morrissett Funeral & Cremations Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10), a celebration of Jerry”s life will follow at 4 pm with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Priddy officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Richmond Animal League, 11401 International Dr., N.Chesterfield, VA, 23236 http://www.ral.org/index.php/how_to_help/donate/ or Richmond Friends of the Homeless attn: Shawnee Hansen 4600 Jaydee Dr. Moseley, VA 23120. http://www.richmondfriendsofthehomeless.org/donate
Visitation
- Date & Time: July 7, 2021 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: July 7, 2021 (4:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Richmond Animal League
- Address: 11401 International Dr., N.Chesterfield, VA, 23236 - (Get Directions)
- Website: http://www.ral.org/index.php/how_to_help/donate/
Richmond Friends of the Homeless
- Address: (Attention - Shawnee Hansen) 4600 Jaydee Dr. Moseley, VA 23120. - (Get Directions)
- Website: http://www.richmondfriendsofthehomeless.org/donate
7 responses to Gerald Eugene Carr
Dan Cohen says:
July 2, 2021
To all the Carr Family.
We are sending our prayers and love at this sad and difficult time. We are thinking of all of you.
Sincerely, Dan Cohen and Family
Mike Breeden. says:
July 3, 2021
A long time ago, in a high school far, far away…………..
RIP Jerry.
Kimberly says:
July 3, 2021
Hugs and prayers for family and friends.
I am so sadden by Jerry’s passing. Your smile and laughter will be greatly missed.
Kimberly and Frank Pannell
Pat Stellete- Eacho says:
July 3, 2021
A special man, always a smile
RIP you will be missed.
Tammy Oliveira says:
July 5, 2021
A man who could warm up a room by smiling. A life well lived and loved by everyone who knew Jerry. May God bless all of the Carr family with many happy memories.
Bob and Tammy Oliveira