Harold Aubrey Carr

Harold Aubrey Carr, also known as Sandy to his family and friends and still referred to as "Coach" by many former students, departed this life, Tuesday, January 6, 2015. The family is sad at the loss and passing of our beloved but we rejoice and are sincere in our belief that Sandy is now with his Heavenly Father. There are times when words are inadequate to express what our hearts are feeling. This is a time when our hearts are heavy with grief because of our loss, yet filled with benevolence for being a part of his life for so many years. Born July 23, 1926 in the Westmoreland area of Huntington, he was a son of the late Dewey Robinson Carr and Gertrude Carr Coffey. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Robinson, Kay Roach, Nancy Nixon, Dorcas Henry; his brother, Donald Carr; as well as a daughter, Rebekah Jayne. Sandy entered the Navy in 1944, serving aboard the USS Waukesha, and then received his diploma as a member of the 1945 graduating class of Nitro High School upon his return home. He earned a Bachelors of Education degree from the former Morris Harvey College as well as a Masters of Education and Administration degrees from Marshall University. He served as a teacher and coach at George Washington Middle School as well as both Poca and Buffalo High Schools. His career in education affected many people throughout the years. Whether it be through his Social Studies class, sports-related activities or his work administratively as the Director of Special Programs, his 36 years of dedication to the children of Putnam County was paramount. Mr. Carr was a member of the Eleanor Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer, American Legion VFW, as well as West Virginia and Putnam County Retired Teachers Organizations. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Marlane Crockett Carr; his daughter, Sandra Carr Neely (Don) of Columbia, Missouri; his son, Mike Carr (Karen) of Eleanor; his sister, Jean Keyser of Huntington; his grandchildren, Christopher Bess (Joy), Jonathan Carr (Christina), Lindsay Lanham (Steven) as well as his great-grandchildren, Anna, Brooke, Jackson, Audrey, Colton, Austin, and Alyvia. Funeral service will be held at 2pm Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor David Panaro officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor, WV. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Saturday at the funeral home. You many visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

Harold Aubrey Carr

July 23, 1926 - January 6, 2015