Richard A. "Shotgun" Carr's Obituary
Richard A. “Shotgun” Carr Sr., 60, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, in his home.
Richard was born October 31, 1954, in Michigan City, IN, the son of Richard Anthony and Shirley (Mullins) Carr Jr. Richard was a member of the Moose Lodge #684 and the Eagles Lodge #507 in Decatur. He loved camping, and watching the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears play.
Richard leaves behind his sons, Richard (Amanda Ignozzi) Carr Jr. of Decatur; Anthony (fiancé Lori Copeland) Richard of Decatur; daughter, Michelle Richard of Decatur; sisters, Marilyn Heiser of Decatur; Mary (Duane Smith) Carlisle of Decatur; grandchildren, Katlyn Ellis, Kaylee Ellis, Jessica Maldonado, Carlos Maldonado, Kathryn Ellis, Ricky Carr III, Jaylend Ignozzi; Colton Ignozzi; Cayla Richard; Jonathan Richard; Hayley Richard, Hannah Richard, and Anthony Richard Jr.; great-grandchildren, Mario and Karma Maldonado; and several dear close friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jackie.
A memorial visitation to celebrate Richard’s life will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
The family of Richard A. “Shotgun” Carr Sr. is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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