Lewis Theodore Carr Jr.

Lewis Theodore Carr Jr., affectionately known as “Ted” and “Lonewolf” died on December 8, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Emporia, Kansas. He was 87 years old.

Ted was born on December 9, 1937, in Hiawatha, Kansas, the son of Lewis Theodore and Hazel Ruth (Pfister) Carr. He married Sharon May Potter in Emporia, Kansas, on June 14, 1959. She died on April 27, 2007.

Survivors include sons Teddy (Frankie) Carr, Emporia, Kansas; Bill (Connie) Carr, Emporia, Kansas; Monte (Corinne) Carr, Emporia, Kansas; daughter Sara (Bobby) Osborne, Emporia, Kansas; grandchildren Justin, Ethan, Jacob, Ashley, Cadon, Daisy, Zach, Chelsea, Mike, Keri, Colton, Garrett, Lacie and Jamie; and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Carr, his parents, and his granddaughter Jenni May Carr.

Ted was a long-time member of the National Rifle Association. Ted was known for hauling cattle and in his later years, hauling grain. To some they would say he was a legend and you never had to worry about anything when Ted was handling the loads. Ted drove a semi-truck until he was 86 years old. Ted was known for his amazing smile, kindness, patience, honesty and could be known to be a little ornery at times. He loved braiding. He tied scarf slides, horn knots and could braid rawhide and leather with great craft. In his younger days before hauling cattle, he helped Gerald Roberts and family with rodeos where he rode bulls and worked as their hand. To this day, he has remained close to this family. Ted loved dancing and he loved his guns. If you knew him you knew he was especially focused on his girls knowing how to shoot, defend themselves and made sure they had a gun for themselves. Ted never knew a stranger and loved his family deeply. He will always be remembered for all his qualities, but most of all being Lonewolf.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Emporia Friends of the Zoo or the Saffordville United Methodist Church, and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, Kansas, 66801.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at the Saffordville United Methodist Church, 2450 Yy Road, Toledo, with burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, 605 State Street, Emporia, Kansas, 66801.