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1926 - 2012
 Earl V. Carr, age 85, of Kerrville passed from this life Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was born in Bowling green, Kentucky on August 05, 1926 to parents Joe Wilson Carr and Bonnie Marie Morgan Carr. Both parents preceded him in death. His older brother Charles Edward Carr was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky preceded him in death.
He volunteered for World War II service in the US Navy in 1943 and served until honorably discharged in 1946. After a few years working in the early days of television broadcasting, he accepted an aerospace engineering position.He participated in Mission Control Room assignments trough all Mercury, Gemini, Skylab and Apollo missions. He was assigned to the International Space Station team in the early days before the first assembly launch. He fulfilled many space flight engineering assignments until retirement some 35 years later.
A Life Member of the Institute of electrical and Electronics Engineers, he also an amateur photographer who enjoyed golf. His hobbies included fishing, walking and in earlier days, running trails off the beaten path.
He was a son, brother, friend, soldier, husband, father, explorer, inventor and grandfather.
A quiet reserved family man, he loved two women in this life. Marie Mary Lee Lucas Carr (his first love) preceded her husband in death. Their surviving identical twins, Bonnie Lee Dorsen of Webster, Texas and Connie Marie Woodcock and husband Robert Ernest Woodcock Sr of Rusk, Texas, celebrate the blessing of his life. He is survived by his second love, Judy Rae Bowers Carr of Kerrville with whom he celebrated twenty three and one half years of marriage together. He is survived by his step daughter Julie Ann Bowers Antley and husband Bronson of League City, Texas and step son Bryan Paul Bowers of Clear Lake City, Texas.
He is survived also by grandson James Earl Acton and wife Nicole of League City, Texas, great grand children Michael James, Amberly Jane and Rylee Faye; grandson Travis Raymond Rosenbach and wife Nicole of Chicago, Illinois, step daughter Alexandria and grand daughter Meghean Marie Rosenbach of Poughkeepsie, New York; step grandson Robert Ernest Woodcock Jr and wife Brenda of Dickinson, Texas, step great grandchildren Lindsey and Kayla; and step grandson John Keith Woodcock and wife Leann of Santa Fe, Texas, step great grandchildren Hunter and Fisher.
He's never far from us. Love endures forever. We miss him. But our comfort lies in the faith he has seen the face of God. Dad now rests, comforted and well surrounded by God's mercy and love.
Military memorial graveside service will be held 2:30 pm, Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012 at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas with interment following. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Bonnie Dorsen
Sunday January 29, 2012 at
10:09 PM
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Dear Judy - My heartfelt condolence for your loss of Dad. Daddy was a special man; and I count myself as being blessed because of ya'll's life together. Thank you for being the greatest life partner to Dad and for being my "Mom"....I am a better person because of you and he. I'm so sorry for your loss - much love, Bonnie
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Connie & Bob
Sunday January 29, 2012 at
7:30 PM
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We love you. Know that we are only a phone call away. Dad is never away, he's always in your heart. In quiet momemts, and especially funny moments, you'll feel his presence. Peace.
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Ray New
Saturday January 28, 2012 at
2:07 PM
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Judy and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Earl was a special person with many attributes. He loved his family and was a real asset in our country's space program. I appreciated Earl's contributions on several projects.
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Jane Murtishaw Lindsey
Friday January 27, 2012 at
6:45 PM
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Judy & Bonnie & Connie, I know you will miss Earl but take comfort in knowing he is at rest. We will miss him too. Howard and I count ourselves blessed having had Earl's friendship. He was quite a guy!
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Florence Stokely
Friday January 27, 2012 at
3:13 PM
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Dear Judy, I am so sorry for your and your famijly[s loss of Earl. I will offer prayers Earl and all of you. Florence
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August & JoAnn Degner
Friday January 27, 2012 at
12:18 PM
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Judy and family. We share your grief as you endure the loss of your loved one. Earl was an influence in my life as we shared in the Space Program a few years back.
So Sorry for your loss.
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Barbara Henckel
barbhenckel@hotmail.com
Thursday January 26, 2012 at
7:59 PM
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Dear Judy
My sincere sympathy to you on Earl's passing. It is never easy to lose a loved one but remembering all the good times you shared does help comfort you.
Sincerely, Barbara Henckel
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Linda White
Thursday January 26, 2012 at
6:50 PM
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My heart goes out to you, Judy, Connie, Bonnie, and all of Earl's family. He was an exceptional man and will be greatly missed.
Love and blessings,
Linda White
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Leroy Dickerson
Thursday January 26, 2012 at
6:23 PM
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I know words can't really express the sorrow of your loss. Our love goes out to you and Earl's family.
Leroy
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Bud and Dannye Newberry
Thursday January 26, 2012 at
12:47 PM
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Dear Judy and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We are all grateful that Earl is at rest, he has fought so hard. Love, Dannye and Bud
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Kim Meismer
kim.meismer@kerrvilletx.gov
Thursday January 26, 2012 at
10:48 AM
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Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Kim Meismer, City of Kerrville.
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Pat and Bud Gordinier
Thursday January 26, 2012 at
10:21 AM
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God bless you Judy in your time of sorrow. I know that you will let your friends and family help you. We are all here when you need someone to just listen.
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Jerry and Pam Pandolfi
Wednesday January 25, 2012 at
11:24 PM
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Judy, it will take time but one day you will realize that sun is still shining and you have learned to breathe again. Our prayer for you is that Jesus keeps his arms of love wrapped tightly around you. Love Jerry and Pam
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Rick and Becky Richardson
rickr4@verizon.net
Wednesday January 25, 2012 at
11:04 PM
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Judy,
We are so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. While we are unable to attend services, please know you are in our prayers. May God comfort you now and always.
Love, Rick and Becky
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