The
Reverend Stone N. Carr
, 88, entered his eternal rest on August 14, 2020, in the home built by his
father, Andy Carr.
Rev. Carr, the first black Commissioner of Alcoa, was also a retired pastor in Alcoa and Knoxville, a civil
engineer, business owner, political activist and community leader, who was recognized for his many
contributions to the communities of East Tennessee.
Rev. Carr was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Pearl Nicely Carr, brothers, Andrew, Jack and
James Carr; and sister Mary Ruth White. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 67 years, Gloria
Henderson Carr, son, Stanley Carr, daughter, and caregiver, Gina Carr all of Alcoa; daughter Pamela
(Charles) Tate of Charlotte, North Carolina; sisters Patricia (John) Watkins of Chattanooga; and Shirley
(Cato) Clowney of Maryville; two sisters-in-law, Odessa Carr and Thelma Carr, of Alcoa. He also leaves to
cherish his memories, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces,
cousins and special friends.
Visitation for the public will be Thursday, August 20, 2020, noon-6 p.m. at Foothills Funeral Home. The
Homegoing Service will be Friday, August 21, 2020, receiving friends 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral at
11:30 a.m. at Rest Haven Baptist Church, 224 E. Watt Street, Alcoa, for family and close friends.
Streaming service will be available on Foothills Funeral Home Facebook page. Please wear mask and
adhere to social distancing guidelines when attending. Interment to follow at East Tennessee Veterans
Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville. Special thanks to Dr. Kevin James and Blount Senior Care, thank you to Blount Home Health Care,
especially Hiroko Odom, RN.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cancer Research Institute in memory of Rev. Carr by going to the
following webpage: https//fundraise.cancerreaserch.org/fundraiser/2857805.
Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com
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