Quick Contact: Excelsior Springs 816-630-3388 Lawson 816-580-7704 Richmond 816-776-2255 Email Us! Sign Guest Book Gordon Carr Gordon Osborne Carr, 72, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Carr was born July 31, 1939 in Great Bend, Kans., the son of Joseph Wilbur and Ethel (Osborne) Carr. He married Geneva (Gaston) Carr on June 30, 1962, in Miami, Okla. She survives of the home. Mr. Carr worked for the Federal Reserve Bank for 37 years as the money department manager. He retired in 1994. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Excelsior Springs and he volunteered for the United Way. In addition to his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by one son, Ron Allan Carr in 1994, and one brother, Jon Carr. In addition to his wife, Geneva, he is survived by one daughter, Carrie Carr of Excelsior Springs; three sons, Randy Carr of Orrick, Craig Carr and wife, Jamie, of Excelsior Springs, Jeff Carr and wife, Yvette, of Chandler, Ariz.; one sister, Nina Gamble of Pennsylvania; one brother, Eddie Carr of Oklahoma; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Care Hospice House or the Vibbard Christian Union Church. Geneva and family, So sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. It has been several years, but still remember the good times when you all used to come to Moundville. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Vic and Sharon Hinds Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire CARR family during this difficult time. Gordon was a wonderful man and Ray and I feel blessed to have known him. The CARR family is very dear to us, we think of you as family. We love you all and pray that GOD comforts each and everyone of you. Love, Kimmy & Ray Dear Geneva and Family, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this time. We all really enjoyed the times we were able to be with Gordon. Our Dad wanted you to know that he would be at the funeral if he could be, but has asked me to represent him, which I gladly do. You are all remembered in our prayers and thoughts. Rosie Maas Schmidt Our prayers are with you all. Gordon was such a caring and sweet man. Loved his family dearly. Donny and I are truly blessed to have known him. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Love, Don, Paulina and family Geneva and Family My deepest sympathy's for your loss. Gordon was a big part of my childhood. I remember spending time at your place in Excelsior Springs having a great time during the cookouts and visiting with my parents. Gordon was always quick with a joke and good laugh. He will be deeply missed in our family. Russell Hinds I was saddened to learn that the Carr family has lost their beloved husband, dad and grandfather. I remember, with fond thoughts all the great times we had when the guys all played ball in the Tavern league. My prayers and thoughts are with you! Arlene Willis So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Terry (Wrisinger) Williams Geneva & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Greg & Connie Flaherty So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sam & Janice Callaway I knew Gordon during my years working at the Federal Reserve Bank, 1958-1980. Sorry I was unable to attend the services. My Deepest Condolences to Geneva and Family. Harry L. Guy We were sorry to hear of Gordon's passing, having known him at the FRBKC and Elks Lodge. We will remember all the good times with him. Rod and Mary Hollingsworth I write this with a heavy heart, There are no words to describe the emptiness that Gordon's passing has left us and everyone that knew him. He will be missed but never forgotten. The Carr family was an extension of our family. We go back 47 years, we raised our children together played together vacationed together. We went through rough times and happy times. We are still FAMILY, and you will always be there with us in memories. May you rest in peace with all your loved ones in Heaven. With love, The Shewmaker family Return to Top Services | Monuments | About Us | Directions | Contact Us | Shared Links | Home