Mount Ida, Arkansas
1933 - 2004
Austin C. “Ig” Carr, age 71, of Mount Ida, died Thursday, July 22, 2004.
He was born on April 24, 1933 at Mount Ida, the son of Roy Carr and Rosie Coomer Carr. On June 1, 1956 he was married to Varine Jackson Carr. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Bobby Carr, Everett Carr and J.D. Carr.
In March, 1956, he started working as a carpenters helper at Shangri La on Lake Ouachita where he quickly fell in love with the lake and surrounding area. He soon became the manager of the marina and in 1980, he became the co-owner of Shangri La Resort. Through his hard work and dedication, the resort is known as family owned and operated and the guests feel as though they are a part of the extended family.
He is survived by his wife, Varine Carr of Mount Ida; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Larry and Rebecca Carr, Maurice and Sharron Carr and Phillip and Bonnie Carr all of Mount Ida; three brothers, Atchel Carr of Beaumont, Texas, Bill Ray Carr of Mount Ida and Clyde Carr of Hastings, Michigan; one sister, Royce Robbins of Arkadelphia; 5 grandchildren who were the light of his life, Joshua Carr, Bailey Carr, Mallory Carr, Alexandria Carr and Todd Carr all of Mount Ida and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 26, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Mount Ida with Bro. Eddie McCord and Bro. Tommy Jones officiating.
Interment will be in the Amerson Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday evening.
Pallbearers will be, Phillip Risher, Don Phillips, Arvin Saveall, Mark Phillips, L.J. Warnake and E.W. Ramage.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Lake Ouachita Association, Orville Teague, Alvin Black, James Boley, Jimmy Abernathy and Terry Beavers.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Gideon’s International.
Guest registry is at www.davissmithfuneralhome.com
Carr Family,
I was so so sorry to read about Ig. I remember all the great times I had as a teenager when we went out in the "Carr" boat. Mr. Carr was such a wonderful person. I know he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Shirley and David Andrews
Shirley Hubbard/Andrews
August 14, 2004 | Niceville, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Carr family. Mr. Carr will certainly be missed by many.
Bill and Marla McCrary
July 26, 2004 | Little Rock, AR
All of uncle Ig's family are in my prayers. Sorry we couldn't make it down there. Uncle Ig was one of my favorite uncle's. He was always willing to work hard and still have time for the family. He will be missed. All my love and thoughts are with the family
Love Randy.
Randy Carr
July 26, 2004 | Pierceton, IN
We want to express our deepest sympathy to Mr. Carr's family and the Shangri-La family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. ----David, Marki, Jon David, & Livvie
David Falcon & family
July 26, 2004 | Little Rock, AR
We are unable to attend Ig's service, but want to extend our concern in love and prayers for your family. May God give His peace and comfort at this time and always.
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Herron
July 26, 2004 | Hot Springs, AR
Your families are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss seeing Mr. Carr at Shangri La-- The Wingfields
dennis & judy wingfield
July 25, 2004 | North Little Rock, AR
We did not know Ig for very long, but have always enjoyed talking with him when he was feeling well enough to sit down and visit in the restaurant. It won't be the same. Our deep sympathy goes to Varine and all of the Carr family at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Billy and Charlotte Pierce
July 25, 2004 | Mount Ida, AR
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dale and Melinda Ryan
July 24, 2004 | Benton, AR
It's so hard to lose someone you love, and words can't take away the sadness you feel. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Paul and Becky Taylor
July 24, 2004 | Little Rock, AR
