Robert "Bob" Carr

Robert “Bob” Carr, age 88, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Atrium Health-Charlotte, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born in Aroustic County, Maine, on Sunday, March 15, 1936, to the late Merrill Halston Carr and Lelda Campbell Carr. He was a U.S. Airforce Veteran having served in the Korean War as a Radio Operator. Bob retired from General Telephone and Electronics (GTE) after twenty-eight years. He had a special ability to fix anything, and enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, and remodeling.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Lawrence Carr, Gary Carr, and Anthony “Tony” Carr; his sisters, Lorraine Ennis, Geraldine Ray, and Sandra Owens; and his brothers, Arthur Carr and Doug Carr.

Left to cherish memories of his life are his beloved wife of fifty-two years, Cathy Jean Carr, of the home; daughters, Debora Cale (Robert), of Elk Grove, California, and Kristen Henry (Peter), of Fairview, North Carolina; son, Jack Carr (Julie), of Boiling Springs, North Carolina; a special grandson, Dillon Carr; brothers, Al Carr, of Old Town, Florida, and Thomas Carr, of Mount Holly, North Carolina; sisters, Charlene Gerry, of New Port Richey, Florida; eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

In honor of his request, no formal services will be held.