Charles Carr Obituary in Durham at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Charles Carr

Charles Anthony Carr was born November 7, 1964 in Durham, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Willie Carr and Mary Doris Craig. On December 21, 2016 at sunset he quietly and peacefully ended his journey here on earth. As a child he attended Fisher Memorial AME Church. He attended Hillside High School and received a high school diploma from Durham Tech. “Turk” as he was so fondly called by friends and family, loved to cook and was employed by Veterans Benefit for Justice as head chef for many years. His greatest passion in life was his love for Duke and NCCU basketball. You would often see him in the bleachers cheering for his teams. He loved to make people laugh and brighten up any room with his hilarious jokes. Such a joyous man will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves saddened hearts that rejoice in the celebration of his life and who will forever cherish his memory: his sons Demarian Kornegay and Zion Ahmod Mikell; granddaughter Imani Richardson and grandson Demarian Kornegay; four sisters: Lucy Geraldine Clements (New York), Ruth Long (Virginia); Cheryl Hargraves and Pamela L. Carr (Durham, NC). , Six brothers: Rudy Hargraves(Virginia), David Carr wife DeeDee (Michigan), Randy Hargraves (Greensboro), Gary Hargraves, William Craig, and Shawn L. Carr all of Durham. A brother James Farrington, Jr preceded him in death. A “special friend”, Lawanna Kendra Mikell and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Memorial service will be at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm.

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Charles was my twin i will forever miss him love your sister Pamela Carr.

In memory of Mr. Carr, please accept my sincere condolence. May your many memories bring to all of you the peace of our great God of comfort and hearer of prayers. (Psalm 65:2 and 2 Corinthians 1:3,4) My thoughts will continue to be with all of you.

R. Faust

Sorry to hear of the passing of Charles he was like a son to me may God continue to bless the family at this time of sorrow and please know that he will not forsake you

evelyn carr

My condolences to the Carr family and friends. Charles was like a brother to me.Met him at a young age and he always had a way to make me laugh or smile. Going to miss him. R.I.P Charles.

Angelo

I so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in Psalm 34:18. 'God is close to the broken-hearted and saves those crushed in spirit. 'Make God your comfort. He 'heals the broken-hearted.' Psalm 147:3 and provides 'refuge and strength in times of distress.' Psalm 46:1

S

My sincere condolences to the family. May you find strength and comfort through your loving family and friends and through beautiful memories. Please know that God is near to those who are broken at heart. ( Revelation 21:3,4)