Tribute & Message From The Family
MSgt. Donald A. Carr, USAF (Ret.), 65, of North Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 15, 2020. In consideration of the health and safety for all, his funeral services will be held private, by family invite at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel. His burial service will be held Friday at Beaufort National Cemetery.
Don was born January 18, 1955 in Bourne, MA, son of the late Harold Diar Carr and Beverly Langill Carr. He was a retired Master Sergeant of 25 years in the US Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion Post 166 and Voiture 1067 of Goose Creek, SC and a member of 40 & 8. Don was an avid bass fisherman and belonged to several fishing clubs. He was a true grill master who enjoyed cooking and feeding his friends and family.
He is survived by three sons: Derek Carr (Mel), David Christopher Carr and Donald Alan Carr II (Dana); brother, Bobby Carr (Carroll) of MA; seven grandchildren: Ethan Gregory Carr, Logan James Carr, Maverick Liam Carr, Maisie Ann Marie Carr, Ryne Alan Carr, Victoria Nacole Brower, Andrew Diar Carr; and four great-grandchildren.
Condolence & Memory Journal
My condolences to the Carr family. Don was an outstanding coworker in the 437 CES, and a great friend.
A quick funny story...
Don and I went bass fishing on Lake Moultrie many years ago and we got his boat stuck on a tree stump in waist deep water. He stripped down to his birthday suit and jumped overboard to rock the boat. It didn't work so he tells me Out the boat dough boy. We both ended up totally naked in the water to get the boat off the stump. At his AF retirement party he gave me a Butt Naked Fishing hat! I still have it today.
Rest in peace, Don.
Glenn
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Glenn Easterby - Charleston, SC - Friend August 24, 2020
Dear Donny, David and Derek,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May the days ahead be filled with happy memories of the times you spent together. Our deepest sympathy.
Love Auntie Teri and Uncle Jim
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Teri McDaniel - Camarillo, CA - Family August 20, 2020
As a teen in the Panama Canal Zone (72'), Don would ride all over base on his copper color 50cc bike, he played drums and spent time with band members and friends, helped coach the girls softball team during the summer and spent many days and nights camping out and enjoying the beaches. He will be missed, my memories are sweet and many.
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Katherine Musser - RUTLAND, OH - friend August 19, 2020
My deepest condolences for your loss. Don was a kind hearted soul. Your family will remain in my prayers.
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Amanda McNeal - Summerville, SC - Coworker August 19, 2020
I worked with Don from 1987 when we were in the Field Training Detachment at Charleston until his retirement. During that time we went fishing and boating a number of times. I lost track over the years but reconnected about a year ago on facebook, great guy, dad and friend. Terribly sorry of your loss
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John Pippin - Summerville, SC - Served in the Military together August 19, 2020
We were so sad to hear about your dad's passing,it is so very hard to lose someone who truly made a difference in your lives.May your memories remain with you 3 boys for a lifetime.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. Sincerely Aunt Lucy and Uncle Danny!!!A
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Daniel Connell - Dade City, FL August 18, 2020
It was both a pleasure and honor to have served with Don. What a great mentor to many young Airman coming up thru the ranks. God Bless, out thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Terry Hughes - Goose Creek, SC - Served in the Military together August 17, 2020
I have known Don since we both got stationed at Charleston AFB in 1976 in the Civil Engineer Squadron. In 1980 I got discharged and he stayed in to retire from active duty. In 1989 I came back to the Civil Engineer Squadron as a civilian and he was back in the squadron again also. We kept in touch over the years and talked about our retirement days. We would have our "Happy Hour" occasionally on Friday evenings over the phone with him in his back yard and me in my man-cave garage. After we both fully retired, we got to play golf occasionally on Mondays about once a month at a Saturday golf tournament. We would always end up telling stories about the late 70's in the squadron. After a while they would be the "same" stories but we didn't care. He never met a stranger and was always helpful. Thank you for your service Don.
To the Don Carr Family: I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and always cherish the memories.
Daryl J. Lareau
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DARYL LAREAU - Ladson, SC - Friend August 17, 2020
All my prayers and sincerest condolences to the Carr family love you guys
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Alfred Blouin - Chehalis, WA - Family August 17, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Do Carr
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Rolf and Anne Frankenstein - Goose Creek, SC - Acquaintance August 17, 2020