Rev. Stone N. Carr (age 88)
(ALCOA, TN) The Reverend Stone N. Carr, 88, entered his eternal rest on August 14, 2020, in the home built by his father, Andy Carr.
Rev. Carr, the first black Commissioner of Alcoa, was also a retired pastor in Alcoa and Knoxville, a civil engineer, business owner, political activist and community leader, who was recognized for his many contributions to the communities of East Tennessee.
Rev. Carr was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Pearl Nicely Carr, brothers, Andrew, Jack and
James Carr; and sister Mary Ruth White. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 67 years, Gloria Henderson Carr, son, Stanley Carr, daughter, and caregiver, Gina Carr all of Alcoa; daughter Pamela (Charles) Tate of Charlotte, North Carolina; sisters Patricia (John) Watkins of Chattanooga; and Shirley
(Cato) Clowney of Maryville; two sisters-in-law, Odessa Carr and Thelma Carr, of Alcoa. He also leaves to cherish his memories, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and special friends.
Visitation for the public will be Thursday, August 20, 2020, noon-6 p.m. at Foothills Funeral Home. The Homegoing Service will be Friday, August 21, 2020, receiving friends 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral at 11:30 a.m. at Rest Haven Baptist Church, 224 E. Watt Street, Alcoa, for family and close friends.
Streaming service will be available on Foothills Funeral Home Facebook page. Please wear mask and
adhere to social distancing guidelines when attending. Interment to follow at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville. Special thanks to Dr. Kevin James and Blount Senior Care, thank you to Blount Home Health Care, especially Hiroko Odom, RN.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cancer Research Institute in memory of Rev. Carr by visiting the webpage here.
Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com
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