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He was born November 30, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to J. C. and Leola (Sanders) Carr. He grew up in Earlsboro and graduated from Earlsboro High School.
On July 14, 1995 he married the love of his life Velma Jean (Rivers) Carr.
Eddie worked for many years as a mechanic. He was an entrepreneur and owned and operated a salvage yard, and his catering business. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was well known for his cooking. He was a good friend to many and was always willing to help others.
He is preceded in death by, his parents; his wife, Velma Jean Carr; his brothers, Don Carr, J.C. Carr; and his sister, Frances Jean Hearn.
Those left to cherish his memory; daughter, Tenassa Carr; son, Robert Ervin; and son, Arsenio Carr; grandchildren, Isaac Ervin and Brayden Nelson; sisters, Lois Nubine, and Wanda Johnson; brothers, Charles Carr, and Melvin Carr; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024 and continue through service time. Service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Sharon Baptist Church, with officiating. Burial will follow at Earlsboro Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. Please join the celebration of Eddie's life through Cooper Funeral Home's Facebook page for live streaming of the service.
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Annie Ware
December 11, 2024
I first met Eddie when my oldest sister Quintella bought him home from college to meet the family
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Todd Colburn
December 6, 2024
Eddie was a great man that will be forever missed.
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LaRenia Bright
December 6, 2024
Eddie was a hard worker and he was very close to family and always grilled wonderful food and he had a great heart he will be missed love you Eddie from LaRenia Bright
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