CARR ROBERT A

2LT Robert A. Carr was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 12/22/2015 at the age of 82.8
Crumpton, MD
Flight Class 55-O
Date of Birth 02/27/1933
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 57 MED
Call sign in Vietnam DUSTOFF
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More detail on this person: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Adam "Bob" Carr, 82, of Waynesboro, formally of Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home December 22, 2015. He was born in Encinal, Texas on February 27, 1933, a son of the late Edward and Edith Carr. Bob proudly served his beloved country during the Vietnam and Korean War as a helicopter pilot (Solopilot) in the United States Army. He received his masters from St. Edwards University in Austin, TX. Bob was a member of the VFW. After his retirement from the Pentagon, Bob greatly enjoyed fishing, hunting, attending weekly antique furniture and art auctions. He was a humble man with great love for his country and his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Carr. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Avis Carr; two sons, Christopher Carr and wife Teresa of Texas, Clark Carr and wife Brandelle of Virginia; two daughters, Melissa Glassman and husband Jeremiah of Virginia, Melanie Sullivan of South Carolina; brother, Edward Carr Jr. and wife Wanda of Texas; sister, Mary Lou Wied and husband Bob of Texas as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. Bob's wishes were to be cremated and buried in Maryland. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 and/or the Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org

Burial information: Crumpton Cemetery, Crumpton, MD

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