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Frederic Scott Carr, Jr.

  • August 28, 1936 - July 9, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“I have so many memories of Mr. Fred that it's hard to just share one. I remember him and all his trains. To a young boy, seeing a room full of...Read More » ”
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“Fred was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. My sincerest condolences to his incredible wife Kathy - who's smile always brightened every...Read More » ”
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Frederic Scott Carr, Jr. (Colonel-Judge), was born on August 28, 1936 in Kingston, New York, the oldest son of Frederic Scott Carr, Sr. and Cornelia Dwyer Carr. He peacefully passed away on July 9, 2011, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Fred joined the Marine Corps in 1955 and served honorably until he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1976. He served two tours in Viet Nam where he earned two bronze stars for valor. After a short time working in the business world, he decided to attend John Marshall Law School in Chicago. At age fifty he was awarded a Law Degree. After practicing law for five years, he was selected to be a Circuit Judge in Kankakee County. He contributed his talents and knowledge of the law to the judiciary for ten good years. He is survived by his loving family-Kathy, his wife of forty-nine years; his daughter, Sherri and son-in-law Vince Paulauskis; Anthony and Joseph, his much loved grandsons; and Veronica, his angel granddaughter; his step-brothers, Roger, Ronald and Russell Benson and families; Jennifer Bees, his forever little sister; and Colleen Jones, his special niece. His parents and step parents and sister, Denyse King preceded him in death. Hours will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 1264 North Great Neck, Virginia Beach from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be at Holy Family Church, 1279 North Great Neck on Thursday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Union Mission Ministries, P.O. Box 3203, 130 Brooks Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510.