Joseph Carrier Jr.

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Joseph Carrier Obituary

Joseph M. C. Carrier, Jr.

Bossier City, LA Services for Joseph M.C. (Murphy) Carrier, Jr. will be held Monday, January 4, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, LA with Father Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.

Murphy was born November 12, 1922 to Natalie Soileau Carrier and Murphy Carrier, Sr. in Palmetto, LA. He graduated from Minden High School and was married to Marie Anderson Carrier from 1942 until her death in April 2009. He proudly served his country during WWII in the Asia Pacific Theatre in the Southern Philippines, Bismark Archipelago, New Guinea & Luzon. During his service he was awarded two Bronze Stars, Merit Unit Award, Bronze Indian Arrowhead, God Conduct Medal, APTO Medal and Purple Heart.

Murphy is survived by one son Barry Carrier and wife Rita of Bossier City; one grandson John Carrier and wife Cara with great-grandsons John David Carrier and Jackson Carrier all of Benton, LA. Two nieces Lynda Campbell of Melbourne, Fl; Patricia Moore of Slidell, LA; two nephews Don Long of Shreveport, LA and Jim Sturgis of Plano, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie, parents Natalie & Murphy, Sr. and one sister Violet Carrier Sturgis, two sisters-in-law Maxine Mobley and Martha Long.

He was employed by Kansas City Southern Railroad as a Locomotive Engineer and later as a Road Foreman of Locomotive Engineers until his retirement in 1982.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of the staff and employees of Heritage Manor Stratmore, where he was known as Mr. J.C., for the wonderful care and kindness shown to him and our family during this long battle with Alzheimer's. We couldn't imagine facing this dreaded disease without your loving care, guidance and understanding. Also thank you to Life Path Hospice for the compassionate care and guidance you showed us during these last few days.

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Published by Shreveport Times from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Carrier

7 Entries

Judy Taylor

January 5, 2016

Dear Carrier Family, I've known and heard about your dad and late mother all of my life. My dad was E. A. Taylor and worked with Mr. Murphy it seems like forever. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and I'm deeply sorry to hear he had Alzheimer's, also. You see my mom had it too and I know the road you walked but I'm so glad to hear that LifePath was there for you, they were with me, too with Momma's care. May you have peace knowing that 1. He and Miss Marie are together, 2. That he is no longer locked in the Alzheimer's world, and 3. That he is in Heaven walking the streets of gold.

January 4, 2016

To the family - May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and comfort you during this most challenging time and in the years to come.

Debbie Howard

January 3, 2016

We are saddened the loss of Murphy, the family is in our thoughts and prayers, Hamp Terry, Debbie and Kevin

Betsy and Doug Terry

January 3, 2016

We love Murphy and the family and are so sorry we are unable to attend the service. May God bless you all with His peace and comfort.

Shirley Brooks Procell

January 3, 2016

Barry, Rita, and Family, So sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Murphy. I am a long-time friend and neighbor of Aunt Mac, Uncle Bill, and Lynda. Always thought Aunt Marie and Uncle Murphy were the "cutest" grown-up couple I knew, now together again in Paradise. Praying for comfort and peace for all of you.

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

January 3, 2016

The Final Salute

Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Joseph M. C. (Murphy) Carrier, Jr. our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Murphy. And to Murphy it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Army. Murphy, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Murphy's family and loved ones.

Edward L. Lamb, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Shirley Maynor

January 3, 2016

So sorry to hear of Mr. Murphy's death. I knew he and Ms Marie through the niece, Lynda. Had an opportunity to visit in their home several times. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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