Lester Carr

1924 - 2014

Lester Carr obituary, 1924-2014

BORN

1924

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

350 High Street

Jackson, Mississippi

Lester Carr Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 19, 2014.

Lester Tullos Carr, 89, passed away at home Friday, April 18, 2014, in Brandon, MS. Services will be held 11:00am Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Jackson, MS with a visitation one hour prior. Burial is to follow at Natchez Trace Memorial Park.

Lester was born May 19, 1924 in Raleigh, MS to the late Albert and Cordie Carr. He graduated from Mississippi State University. Residing in Jackson since 1954, he worked in Insurance for 33 years, having worked as a Commercial Underwriting Manager with Zurich Insurance Co. and Rankin County Bank. He also served as President for the Rankin County Coordinating Committee. Lester was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of First Baptist Church of Fannin.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Carr; son, Nelson Tullos Carr; and sisters, Fay Whitehead, Ina Pace, Alice Ruth Owens, and Dimple Cook.

Survivors include his daughter, Colleen (Lee) Helms; sisters, Mavis Burch, Edna Earl McNair, and Clariece Calahan; and granddaughter, Leslee Frair.

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April 23, 2014

Patty

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for you and your family during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again. (John 17:3)

April 22, 2014

Linda Goudelock Hunter

I just thought of you last week. Bob said he did as well.l loved your mother and your dad, they they wonderful people. I will also miss them though they were part of my own family!

April 22, 2014

Linda Goudelock Hunter

I just thought of you last week. Bob said as well.l loved your mother and your dad, they they wonderful people. I will also miss them as part of my own family!

April 21, 2014

Earlene Griffith

I have fond memories of working with Mr. Carr many years ago. May the Lord bless and comfort you.

April 20, 2014

Tommy Polk

We will always remember your warm gentle smile.... Tommy and Laura Polk

April 20, 2014

Tommy Polk

We will always remember your kind, gentle smile.... Tommy and Laura Polk

April 20, 2014

Steve Tadlock

Lester, it was a great pleasure to have known you for a little while. God's rest to you.

April 20, 2014

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