David Todd Carr

David Todd Carr

David Todd Carr, 74, of Nellysford, died Monday, December 7, 2009 at his residence.

He was born on January 29, 1935, in Evanston, Illinois, a son of the late Dr. Claire E. and Alta B. Davidson Carr.

David attended and was an elder of Rockfish Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Shenandoah Valley Soaring Club. David had a great appreciation for all types of music, singing, had a love for opera and was an avid motorcyclist. He worked for many years for the Federal Government and the City of Charlottesville as a Human Resources Consultant.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Abigail G. Carr; a daughter, Abigail C. Buchold and her husband, Gregory, of Houston, Texas; brothers, Claire E. Carr Jr. and his wife, Maria, of Chicago, Illinois, and Thomas D. Carr and his wife, Martha, of Fairfax; a sister, Melinda Ince and her husband, Celal, of Chicago; stepchildren, Scott Albertson and his wife, Joann, and their children, Heidi, Naomi and Caleb, of Nellysford, Stephen Albertson and his wife, Carole, and their children, Matthew and Tye of Greenfield, Massachusetts, and Mark Albertson and his daughter, Kyla of Seattle, Washington.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a young son, Matthew Carr.

Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Rockfish Presbyterian Church by the Reverend David Cameron.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockfish Presbyterian Church Mission Fund, P.O. Box 278 Nellysford, VA 22958.

Byrum-Parr Funeral Home is serving the family.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.