Birth date: May 8, 1962 Death date: Jun 1, 2017
Ricky Lee Carr Sr., age 55, passed away on June 1, 2017 at home. He is survived by his Wife of 35 years: Teresa; his Two Sons: Ricky Lee Carr Jr. and Randy Lee Carr; Two Daughters-in-law: Kara Carr and Holli Carr; One Grandson: Et Read Obituary
To Teresa and children of Ricky Carr: My sincerest condolences on your loss. Ricky Carr was an outstanding person and I’m glad I knew him and considered him a friend. Another person from that organization shared a photo of him on a Facebook page and I had to do something. I admired Ricky so much.
We served together from 1988 through 1990 in Delta Company 3-35 Armor. I considered him a friend. He had an infectious personality. He was hard not to like. He was and is a good man.
I lost touch with him after I left the company for another assignment. There is a saying in the army, you never say goodbye, but until the next time we meet. Only that never happened. But I never forgot Ricky or any of the others in my platoon.
I’m the guy in the picture shaking Ricky’s hand at his enlistment. I believe it was my first one I played a part in... I read his oath. It meant so much to me that a man like him wanted me to be a part of his special day. That he saved the photo means maybe it meant a lot to him too.
I’ve tried to reconnect with people I was associated with back then but didn’t have much luck. People like Ricky are old school and private. I respect that, Still, I wanted to reinforce what you already know, that Ricky Carr was special. By the photos in the tribute it looks like he had a wonderful life. I am so proud for him and you. He will be missed.
Respectfully,
Jeff Knight
My darling Rick, I sit here the night before your memorial service and I have to admit I'm lost. But with the help of your wonderful sons, I will get through this. And as I sit here with our youngest talking about you I had a wonderful memory of the first few times I ever saw you. Working at McDonalds this gorgeous guy kept coming in telling me how beautiful I was and how much he loved my smile. I finally met this guy a few months later sitting at the post bowling alley drinking a beer. You introduced yourself. The night I met you it was March 12, 1981 at 7pm. Five months later you and I were married. We had some rough times but the absolutely fantastic times way outnumbered them. I love you Rick, I will always love you and I miss you so very much.
Your wife, Teresa Carr
Ricky. I remember the day the recruiter pulled up at the house and you got in. The day you came home in your uniform you were so handsome. I have a picture of you when you were in airborne school. I will cherish that picture, you were such a good soldier, and good uncle. Until we meet again I Love You.
I love you Uncle Rick!
