David Earl Carr
July 28, 1946 ~ April 25, 2021
David Earl Carr, 74, a hardworking family man of Weirton died Sunday, April 25, 2021.
Born July 28, 1946, in Cairo, WV, David was the third of eight children born to Harry and Hattie Cunningham Carr.
David retired from the City of Weirton, where he worked in the Water Department.
In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, and woodcarving. But nothing compared to the times he cherished with his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Mae (Gene) Starvaggi; brothers in law, Eugene Rice, Ronnie Dye, and Austin Bassett.
He will be remembered with love by his wife, Carolin Lee Loy Carr, whom he married on October 6, 1979; daughter, Christina (Jeff) Yoder; grandchildren, Emma, Layla, and Ryan Yoder; brother, Ernest (Marsha) Carr; sisters, Betty Dye, Harriett (Robert) Sturges, Virginia Bassett, Mary Carr, and Peggy Rice several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday, at Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street where funeral services will be held 11 AM on Thursday.
Interment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society. www.alz.org
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So sorry for your loss.
I knew Dave from the city, he is a very nice man and I enjoyed chatting with him when we ran into each other. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. R.I.P. Dave
Sending our love and prayers from North Carolina,
R I P Dave. My heartfelt condolences to your family
I WILL MISS YOU MY WONDERFUL BROTHER .DAVE REST IN PEACE❤❤❤❤❤❤
Carolin, my heart goes out to you and your family. What beautiful sweethearts you and David made together. How you both adored each other! Your love was endless and still is! My condolences, Dorothy Jenkins from Dr Makar office
WewillmissyousomuchDave !Rip❤
Ernie and Family, So sorry to hear of David passing away. You and Dave always was Special and kind to all Co-workers at Public Works . R I P Dave.
Christina and Family, You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time!
Love you from Little Dave. Rest in peace
Dave,you are one of the nicest,sweetest men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. You always found the good in people no matter what. I know I will miss all of the holiday get togethers as well as the cookouts that we have had. I have never come across someone who has touched so many lives in so many different ways. You will be greatly missed forever and as my wife says…make sure you leave a few candy wrappers for us up there at the pearly gates!!!
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. We all remember him from growing up in the North End to his working at the City Building. He was very kind. Rest in peace Dave. Memory Eternal. Love, The Simich Family
I will always remember our fun trips down the river. You were such a loving gentle soul with a smile that could light up any room. You will be missed so much Uncle Dave , love you.