Raymond Bert Carr “Pops”, our beloved father, grandfather and trusted friend, passed away on August 2, 2023 at the age of 91. He passed peacefully in Katy, Texas surrounded by the love of his family. Raymond was born on February 20, 1932 in Angelton, Texas to Joe Cecil and Ruby Rae Carr. He grew up on the family ranch with his 4 brothers, played on the Angelton High School football team and met his love, Martha Maudell Daugherty. They got married and Raymond joined the United States Air Force, and proudly served 4 years with honors. Then a career began in the automotive industry as a mechanic and body shop repairman, followed by a career as an Insurance Appraiser. He retired in 1999, after 34 years with Hartford Insurance.
Pops was always there to help his family, no matter how big or little the job. He was a loving and giving man who carried a smile, often whistling a tune along the way. He liked sports and had a passion for fishing and hunting. He really enjoyed his hobbies after his retirement. Raymond was very social and a big story teller. You might as well just sit down and plan on staying awhile. His mind and memory were truly remarkable, lasting through his last moments with us.
He was proceeded by his wives Maudell Carr and Dorothy Carr.
Pops love and legacy will continue as he is survived by his 3 sons: Richard Carr and partner Kent Jones, Randall Carr, Timothy Carr and wife Linda Carr. 6 grandchildren: Kasey Meier and husband Brian, Katie Zonghetti and husband Bill, Kaitlyn Valerian and husband John, Dana Castro and husband Jeremy, Chris Carr and wife Holly, and Stacy Fairbanks and husband Reid. 11 great grandchildren: Kamryn Meier, Evelyn Ray Zonghetti, Cole Valerian, Carter Valerian, Kirsten Castro, Kaylee Castro, Mason Carr, Landry Carr, Kennedy Carr, Rhett Fairbanks and Brooks Fairbanks.
Our Everlasting Love and Memories are cherished. Thank you Pops!
Grave site Service for the immediate family September 2, 2023 at 10:30am
with a “Celebration of Life” lunch to follow 11:30 -1:30
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