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Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Masonic rites: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Interment: Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery
Clarence Ray "C.R." Carver, age 80, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015, at his home.
C.R. was born September 2, 1934, in Todd County, KY, the son of Clarence and Eva (Cannon) Carver. He was united in marriage to Jean Slaughter on December 13, 1954, in Muhlenberg County, KY, and they shared 60 anniversaries together. He worked as a freight agent for Norfolk & Southern Railway for 41 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Flora. C.R. was a Master Mason and 50 Year Lifetime Member of Hermitage Lodge #356 in Albion. Above all, his love for family will be remembered.
He is survived by his loving wife: Jean Carver of Flora; daughter: Denise (Mike) Wood of Flora; son: Eric (Kathy) Carver of Palatine; 6 grandchildren: Rory (Kaci) O’Dell, Mina Wood, Alan Wood, Will Wood, John Carver, and Lauren Carver; great-grandson: Jett O’Dell; 2 sisters-in-law: Phyllis (fiancé Ken Tulin) Dunn of Anchorage, AK, and Pat (Gene) Walker of Kentucky; 4 nieces: Kathy Smith and Donna Miller of Villa Grove, Jo Ann King of California, and Theresa Waddell of DeWitt; 3 nephews: Michael Slaughter of Congerville, Dan Dunn of Yukon, Canada, and Kris Dunn of Anchorage, AK; 2 cousins: Dr. Eula Mae Monroe of Utah and David Ewing of Kentucky; and a beloved friend, Jessie, his cat. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Ada Spence; nephew: Daryl Spence; aunt: Bonnie Ewing; and brother-in-law: Billy Slaughter.
A funeral service for C.R. Carver will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with interment in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Masonic rites beginning at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or First Baptist Church of Flora and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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My heart aches for all of you. God Bless!
Denise So sorry for your loss. C.R. was such a good friend to my dad and he always had a big smile whenever I would see him around. He will be missed by many.
The loss of family is always difficult, the loss of a father who loved and adored each member of this family is even more difficult. To know that he was the man he was because he loved his God even more, makes parting for a time a little more bearable. Hold fast to the wonderful memories and hold even closed the values CR cherished and lived by. Blessings and prayers to all.
Praying you find peace and comfort...Your dad (and Mom) were very special to us...CR always had a story to share...It seems like it was only yesterday he was sitting in our driveway chatting while the boys were playing...send your mom our condolences and hugs as well....
Denise, I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear about your father's death. You do have my sympathy and prayers. May God grant you comfort and peace.
C.R. was a fine man who loved his family. He will be missed by many. Prayers for Jean, Denise, Mike, Mina, Rory, Kaci and Jett.
So very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed meeting and visiting with C.R. through Golden Circle.
Denise and Family, You have our sincere condolences in the loss of your father. He will always be with you in your heart. We didn't have the privilege of knowing him but from what we've heard, he was a good man. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you the comfort, strength and peace you need.
Always enjoyed seeing CR and Jessie while he was at Heritage Woods. He was a sweet man. Prayers for your family during this time.
sorry for your loss
He was such a nice man. So sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest sympathies and thoughtful prayers for you and your family Denise.
CR was a light to all who knew him. I am grateful for the times we were able to share together. Thinking of you all.
Denise, Mike and family, My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Sincerely, Marge Wilson
Dear neighbor, you will be missed! Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Prayers for the family. Sorry we missed visitation. Another ole friend will be missed. God Bless!
I was so sad to hear of his passing. I have been his neighbor for about the last 10 years and although I didn't know him that well I could tell he was a great man. He always worked so hard and took such good care of his wife. He was always so kind to me and my family. He will be missed.
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