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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Carr on Nov. 12, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Dave was born on Jan. 11, 1954, to Richard and Mildred Carr, who proceeded him in death. On Dec. 10, 1994, he married Janice Pagels, who survives.
Dave graduated from Elston High School. Dave was retired from Marathon Petroleum as a transport driver. He was proud to have received a 1 million safety miles jacket. Prouder yet when he received a 2 million safety miles jacket. His dream of living in northern Michigan came true in 2014 when they moved to East Jordan, Michigan, which he called Mayberry.
Dave is survived by his three children, Derek Carr of Oakland, California, Melanie Artibani of South Bend, Indiana, and Amy (Aaron) Nedd of New Haven, Indiana. Also surviving are grandchildren, Taylor Artibani, Eva Nedd, James Nedd and Inez Carr; and sister, Gail (Bill) Hartley of California.
Per David's request there will be no funeral service.
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Vickie Rease
Yesterday
Dear Gail, So sorry for the loss of your brother,. Vickie Childress-Rease.
John Kohler
Yesterday
Condolences to the Carr family upon the loss of David! He was a classmate of mine from elementary through high school. I have never forgotten the fun times we shared together at Knapp School. I remember visiting the Carr home in Michigan City and meeting David's father, a TV repairman, if memory serves. David was always a great guy!
Jim and Stacie Brugger
November 24, 2025
We are glad Dave got to share his Mayberry dream and thankful he let us share it with him. We met Dave through his work with the American Legion in E.J. And like Norm in Cheers, everyone knew his name. He is now at peace and we will all miss him. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
Linda Pavlak
November 24, 2025
Jan, So sorry for your loss.
Tony and Linda Pavlak
Paul Beck
November 23, 2025
Dave and I met in second grade and became best friends all the way past high school, as Dave would say " we´re brothers till the end ". I have so many memories of the things Dave and I did because we were always together doing good things and crazy things. It´s impossible for me to wrap my brain around the fact that he has gone on. I´m sending my sincere condolences to Jan, his children and Gail. He will live on in all of our memories.
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