Phillip Rea Carr passed away peacefully at his home in Cedar Hill, Tennessee on August 1st 2026. He was born on June 17th 1938 in Linton, Kentucky to Nello Wayne and Mary Irene Carr. He was one of their nine children. On November 9th 1957 he married Neada, the love of his life, and for the next 66 years they built an amazing life together. The nearly three years he lived without her were a testament to the depth of a love that never faded.
He was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. More than anything, he will be remembered for the kindness and generosity he showed to everyone he met. His home was always open, and his swimming pool became a gathering place where family, friends, neighbors, and countless children made memories that will last a lifetime. While dedicating nearly 40 years of service to Ford Motor Company, he and Neada raised eight children, teaching them the value of hard work, honesty, compassion, and kindness through the example he set every day. His love and generosity extended far beyond his own family, and everyone who knew him was made to feel welcome. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched with his warmth, guidance, and unwavering love.
He was predeceased by his wife, Neada Ray (George) Carr, his parents, Nello Wayne and Mary Irene Carr, brother, Cleland Carr, sister, Mary Margaret Sills, brother, William (Bill) Carr, sister, Eva Hargis, brother, Don Carr, brother, Wayne Carr, twin sister, Kay Carpenter, son, George Carr, son, Andrew Carr, grandson, Christian Carr, and grandson, Gunther Helm. He is survived by his sister, June Osborne, daughter-in-law, Debbie Carr, son, Tony Carr, daughter, Mary Castleman, son, Chris Carr (Joan), daughter-in-law, JoAnna Carr, daughter, Eve Helm (Wayne), son, Stephen Carr (Beth), son, Nathan Carr (Michelle), 28 grandkids, 29 great grandkids, 1 great granddaughter on the way, 5 great great grandkids, many more extended family members, and countless others that called him “Grandaddy”.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Cedars at Carr Farm in Cedar Hill, Tennessee on August 8th. Visitation will be from 10 AM until 1 PM with a memorial service starting at 1 PM followed by a burial on the family farm.
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com
