Ray Carr, age 87, of Hector, departed this life Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born February 9, 1935, in Hector, to Robert Ira and Lucy Adeline Martin Carr.

He was of the Assembly of God faith, and a deacon at Victory Assembly of God. He was the owner and operator of Ray Carr Stone Co. for 50 years, and a long-time cattle farmer. He was an avid deer and hog hunter, who enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. He was a generous man who helped many.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Jimmy, and Jerry Paul Carr; a sister, Goldie Bridges; and a daughter, Becky Carr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Corene Carr; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Karla, and Keith and Marsha Carr; a brother-in-law, Tommy Bridges; two sisters-in-law, Velda Bea and Joyce Carr; five grandchildren, Jason, Michael (Bridget), and Taylor (Kasey) Carr, Amanda (Daniel) Casto, and April (Brad) Sayre; five great-grandchildren, Jacob and Brent Casto, Nate, Emma and Taylee Carr; a dear family friend, Bud Dawson; and numerous other relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Victory Assembly of God in Atkins, with Bro. Mike Chisum, Bro. Jerrod Jenkins, and the Rev. Kenneth Bull officiating. Burial will be in Rock Springs Cemetery in Hector, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Jason, Michael, Taylor, and Nate Carr, Jacob and Brent Casto.

Honorary pallbearers are Bud Dawson, Lionel Humphrey, Chris Carr, Tommy and Timmy Bougher, Russell Carr, Brad Sayre, Daniel Casto, and Eddie Martin.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.