James “Jim” H. Carr, 81, of Columbia, passed away April 21, 2017. He was born August 3, 1935, in Florence, South Carolina, to James H. Carr, Sr. and Grace Hicks Carr. Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Peggy Carr; children, Leslie Elrod (Terry), Jay Carr (Sheri), and Stephen Carr (Pam); grandchildren, Kelli Partin (Chris), David Elrod, Jake Carr, Matthew Carr and Catherine Carr; two great-grandchildren, Autumn Lakes and Wells Partin. Jim was a follower of Jesus Christ and demonstrated his love for Him by the way that he served and loved people. Jim was active in the community through countless Christian ministries and civic organizations. The family will receive friends at Shandon Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. with the service following at 12:00. Interment will be held in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shandon Baptist Church, 5250 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.
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Posted on: 2017-04-24
Link to original obituary: James “Jim” H. Carr, 81, of Columbia, passed away April 21, 2017. He was born August 3, 1935, in Florence, South Carolina, to James H. Carr, Sr. and Grace Hicks Carr. Jim is survived by his wife of 59