John Carr

John Carr, 85, of Russell Road, Emlenton, Richland Township, Venango County, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Clarion Hospital following a short illness.

Born March 18, 1935, in Pittsburgh, John was the son of the late Leokey and Mary Elizabeth (Lambert) Carr.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his large family, especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren, whom he greatly loved.

He was a member of the Emlenton Rod and Gun Club.

He had worked for Anderson Landscaping in Glenshaw, retiring in 1998.

Surviving are his children, two daughters, Deborah Kiesling of Evans City, and Kristle Hetzler of Emlenton; nine sons, Terry Dunbar of New Brighton, Audie Dunbar of Butler, Robby Dunbar of Emlenton, Randy Dunbar of Butler, Delmar Dunbar of Butler, John J. Carr of Clarington, Jeff Carr of West Sunbury, William Michael Carr of Evans City, and Stephen Carr of Saxonburg; 31 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; his siblings, three sisters, Betty (Carr) Shannon, Mary (Carr) Kuyat and Thelma (Carr) Dornburg; and two brothers, Huey Carr and Leokey Carr Jr.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mae (Sedoris) Carr; two brothers, Theodore Carr and Wallace Carr; and his very special friend, Ruth (Dunmire) Evans.

CARR — A private family visitation and funeral service for John Carr, who died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, will be held at Bryan Funeral Home in Prospect.

Interment will be at Pinewood Memorial Park, Cranberry Township, Butler County.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hile Funeral Home, Emlenton.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Emlenton Rod and Gun Club, 1633 W. Home Road, Emlenton, PA 16373, or to plant a tree in John’s memory.

Condolences can be sent to www.hilefh.com.