Submitted by: John C. Monk

James W. Carr

June 8, 1922 - July 2, 2010
NEW CARLISLE - James W. "Bill" Carr, 88 years old, of New Carlisle, died at 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2nd, in his home following a long period of declining strength and health. For the last 20 years, he fought courageously against cancer and heart-related illnesses. While we will always love and miss our Husband, Dad and Papa, the family rejoices in the knowledge that he is forever at home with our Lord and Savior. He was born June 8, 1922, to the late Webster R. and Inez (Wykoff) Carr, and had been a lifelong resident of New Carlisle. On Valentine's Day of 1948, in New Carlisle, he was married to Leah M. White. Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years, Leah; eight children, James A. (Debra) Carr of La Grange, David (Karen) Carr of Ontario, WI, Dale (Nancy) Carr of New Carlisle, Stephen (Ina) Carr of Galien, MI, Cheryl (Bill) Hagerman of Ontario, WI, Susan (Scott) Dobbs of Ontario, WI, Joseph Carr of Harbert, MI, and Kenneth (Tammie) Carr of New Carlisle; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Annaveve Amen; and two aunts, Ruth Robinson and Mary Clendenen, all of New Carlisle. He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved daughter, Claudia Carr; brother, Joseph Carr; and a sister, Virginia von Arx. After graduating from New Carlisle High School in 1940 he joined the Army and served in the South Pacific during WW II. Bill retired from Lenick's in 1984 after working there 20 years. He was a longterm member of the New Carlisle Wesleyan Church. He loved basketball and was am avid gardener and could be found there most days in spring, summer and fall. Friends will be received on Monday, July 5th, in the New Carlisle Wesleyan Church from 4 to 8 p.m. E.S.T. and from 10 to 11 a.m. E.S.T. on Tuesday, July 6th. Services will be held at the New Carlisle Wesleyan Church at 11 a.m. E.S.T. on Tuesday, July 6th. Interment will follow at the New Carlisle Cemetery with full military honors. Contributions may be made to the New Carlisle Wesleyan Church, 32645 Early Road, New Carlisle, IN 46552; or to Harbor Light Hospice. Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, is handling the arrangements. Family and friends may leave condolences at www.cutlerfuneral.com.