Billy Joe Carr, Sr

Published 2:56 pm Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Billy Joe Carr Sr., 78, of Sheppards, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma F. and Robert Phillip Carr, and sons, Billy Joe Carr Jr. and Robert Ray Carr.

Billy Joe is survived by his two daughters, Wanda Bryant (Eddie) of Buckingham and Connie Bryant (Donnie) of South Boston; a son, Thomas Carr (Ethel) of Prospect; a brother, Ronnie Carr of Buckingham; six granddaughters, Brandy Elick (Michael), Jennifer, Ashley, Amber, and Jessica Bryant, and Laura Carr; a grandson, Edward Bryant Jr.; two great-granddaughters, Summer and Arabella; and two nephews.

A graveside funeral service was held Saturday, September 17 at the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, 12053 Francisco Road, Farmville, with the Rev. Rick Caldwell, officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church in his memory.

Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, Blackstone, served the family. www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com