Dennie Rile Carr

Dennie Rile Carr, age 87, of Noel, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026, at Ozark Community Hospital in Gravette, Arkansas. He entered this life on March 8, 1938, in Zincville, Oklahoma, the second eldest of five children born to the late Vernon Richard and Mable (Boswell) Carr.

He was raised and attended school in Zincville, Oklahoma. On March 19, 1956, he married his beloved wife, Louise Hile, and together they embarked on a journey that would span nearly seven decades and welcome seven children into the world.

Dennie's career began in the rugged mountains of Climax, Colorado, where he honed his skills as a Hardrock Miner. In 1973, he and his family laid down roots in Noel, Missouri, where they purchased a farm that would become the heart of their family life. Dennie's hands built not only the homes they lived in but also a community that respected and admired his dedication to his craft. For the last 15 years of his working life, Dennie was a valued member of the Wal-Mart Fixture Shop team, where his commitment to quality and camaraderie was evident to all who worked alongside him.

A man who loved life, Dennie found joy in the simple pleasures of hunting and fishing in his early years. His greatest passion, however, was his family. Dennie's legacy continues through his wife, Louise Carr; his children, Marsha Owens (Richard), Muriel Baysinger (Jerry), Dennie R. Carr, II (Donna), Marvin Carr (Edith), Tina Streck (James), Mark Carr (Penny), and Aleric Carr (Addie); his twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Each of them carries a piece of his spirit, his tenacity, and his boundless affection. His parents and four siblings, preceded him in death.

Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Noel Cemetery in Noel, Missouri with Pastor Marilyn O'Brien officiating. His sons, Dennie, II, Marvin, Mark and Aleric will honor his life by serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. at Ozark Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.