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Stephen Carr Obituary
Officer Stephen Paul Carr, 27 of Fayetteville, AR passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 while on duty serving the citizens of Fayetteville. He was born September 12, 1992, in Houston, TX to Paul Allen Carr and Tonya Wilson.
Stephen lived in The Woodlands, Texas growing up and graduated from The Woodlands High School in May of 2011. After high school, Stephen attended Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri on a football scholarship, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Economics/Finance. Injuries forced Stephen's retirement from football; however Stephen transitioned from football player to grad assistant/intern for the school.
After graduation, Stephen accepted a position in the management-training program at Sam's Club. After training, he was assigned to management at the Sam's Club in Fayetteville. Stephen applied to become a Fayetteville police officer because he wanted to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer and help make the community a safer place.
Stephen was hired by the Fayetteville Police Department in April of 2017. He was a patrol officer assigned to the Dickson Street Entertainment District. Officer Carr was known as a "gentle giant". He was calm, fair, and cared about individuals he served in the entertainment district.
Known for his love of cooking, Stephen was a huge Texans fan, and he loved to hunt with his father.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Tonya Wilson.
He is survived by his father, Paul Carr of Conroe, TX, one sister, Kristin Carr of Conroe, TX, paternal grandmother, Joan Carr of Royal Oak, MI, girlfriend Madi Rader of Fayetteville, two uncles, Wayne Carr of Royal Oak, MI, Brian Carr of Syracuse, NY, and one aunt, Ginger Aycock of Katy, TX.
A visitation for Officer Carr will be held on Wednesday, December 11th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at University Baptist Church in Fayetteville.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 12th at Bud Walton Arena on the campus of the University of Arkansas with Full Police Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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for Stephen Carr
Allison Bond
December 13, 2019
Praying for you all
Caryl Stillings
December 13, 2019
So sorry for his family and friends.
Keith & Lela Cooper
December 13, 2019
Our deepest condolences, Stephen was very special to us. He will be greatly missed.
Ramona Wolter
December 12, 2019
My condolences go out to Stephens family, the Fayetteville Police Dept, friends and the whole community of Fayetteville. A hero has left us too soon. May Gods arms embrace us all. Stephen is in a better place but so much sorrow and tears left behind.God bless each and every one of you and may you find comfort, healing and strength.
Freda Easterling
December 12, 2019
My heart is broken over the loss of this wonderful man serving our city. I guess never would have this could happened in our city. Prayers for his family, and the family he served with. Prayers for our city. Fayetteville is in shock over this.
May God help all of us.
Mrs. Randal (Lynna) Blackwell
December 12, 2019
We all mourn the death of Officer Stephen Carr. On behalf of the congregation of Second Baptist Church of Siloam Springs, I share our condolences and prayers.
Debe Leone
December 11, 2019
As a fellow Highlander...I pray for Stephen and his family to weather this unthinkable loss. He is such a wonderful example of service to his community. God bless!
Cindy & Jay McGinnis
December 10, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gena Sanders
December 10, 2019
Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours. You will be missed a great deal.
December 10, 2019
RIP
You will be missed by many and remembered by a Nation..
Beverly Raney
December 10, 2019
Deepest condolences to your hero.
richard ward
December 9, 2019
my thoughts and prayers for the family and fayetteville police department has mourn their lost
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