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James "Jim" Leo Carr, 77, of Durham, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Feb. 18, 2014. He is now at peace after a long struggle with illness.
Jim served Durham County as Clerk of Superior Court for 26 years before retiring and resuming the practice of law. He was a committed member of Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder for many years. In 2003 Jim was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor Mike Easley for his service and contribution to the state of North Carolina. An honor key member of the Durham Civitan Club, he was also a member of the Durham Sports Club. Having graduated from the University of North Carolina, he was an avid follower of Tarheel athletics.
The son of Judge Leo and Mrs. Betty Knott Carr of Burlington, N.C., "Big Jim," as he was affectionately known to his family, is survived by his wife of 38 years, Joyce Carr; his daughter, Beverly Davis of Durham; his son, Thomas Lane of Wilmington; and four grandchildren, Charlie and Thomas Davis, Carl and Chris Lane. Also surviving are his two sisters, Betty Jane Pulkingham of Burlington and Nancy Carr Newman of Athens, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church in Durham on Thursday, February 27 at 12:30 p.m., with the Rev. Alan Poole and Ed Henegar officiating. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. in Pine Hill Cemetery in Burlington..
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jim to Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church, Salvation Army or The Durham Rescue Mission.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Joyce. Harper Cate is looking forward to helping you water your Lake Flowers! Love you Christy
February 28, 2014
Sorry for the lost of such a good man. I know we can see him again in the heavens above. Chuck & Kathy Collie
February 27, 2014
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time of your life. I know you will miss Jim. Almighty God will give you the strength to continue. He will really help you.
February 23, 2014
A wonderful "Boss" and friend
Frances Eason
February 21, 2014
Elizabeth May Shull
February 20, 2014
Many fond memories at WHS with Jim. Joyce,may you and family have many fond memories and celebrate that you shared a wonderful life together.With his accolades he will be sorely missed ,but,not forgotten.
Bill Secreast
February 20, 2014
JIMMY WAS MY BEST FRIEND GROWING UP.WE WENT TO HILLCREAST GRAMER SCHOOL TOGETHER.I USE TO GO HOME WITH HIM ALMOST EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL AND PLAY.WE WERE THE FIRST SOPHMORE CLASS AT WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL.I MOVED AWAY AFTER THE 11TH GRADE.I HAVE THOUGHT OF HIM OFTEN THRU THE YEARS!HE WAS A FINE PERSON!!
DAVID "NIP" COLQUITT
February 20, 2014
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