Obituaries

James A. "Jimmy" Carr I

James A. “Jimmy” Carr I, 59, of Wintersville, Ohio died Sunday, February 3, 2008 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born March 1, 1948 in Steubenville, OH.  Jimmy retired after 38 years of service as a truck repair gang leader for Weirton Steel.  He was a member of Jefferson Sportsman Club, Weirton Steel 25 Year Club and Crossroads Christian Church.  Preceding Jimmy in death were his father Robert A. Carr and maternal grandparents Louis and Helen Truax.  Surviving are his wife of 30 years Maryann Pulice Carr whom he married December 23, 1977; three children Chris “Spanky” (Jen) Carr, Jimmy (Ivy) Carr, II and Becky Carr all of Wintersville, OH; three grandchildren Christopher “Bubs” Carr, II, Tylor Carr and Emily Carr; mother Ethel Truax Henwood; three sisters Sharon (Larry) Pernell of St. Clairsville, OH, Patricia (Ron) Roberson of North Carolina and Suzie (George) Robinson of Florida and two brothers Robert “Bobby” Carr and Kelly (Amy) Carr both of Florida.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.  A funeral service will be held at Wintersville Community Chapel Friday 10 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Greco and Pastor Mike Reeder officiating.  Everyone please meet at the church.  Burial at Fort Steuben. 

Date of Death: February 3, 2008