James J. Carr Jr.

James Joseph Carr Jr. 88, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 surrounded by his children. Jay was born on February 13, 1930 to James Sr. and Geneva (Sandy) Carr. He attended St. Philip Neri Grade School and Cathedral High School, class of 1949. Jay served in the Naval Reserve and after graduation he was called to active duty during the Korean War and served on an ammunition ship, the USS Mt. Katmai. Soon after completing his service Jay met the love of his life, Betty Sue Napolitano and they were married in Kokomo, Indiana on May 16, 1953. Betty and Jay were so proud of their three children, Jan, Kevin and Jim. Jay was the epitome of a family man. He and Betty were seldom apart during their 61 year marriage and he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and caregiver to Betty before she passed in 2014. Jay worked at Naval Ordinance/Naval Avionics for 34 years before retiring in 1985. He was also the co-owner of Custom Models Inc. and later started Carr Models Inc. with his sons. Jay delivered motor homes for Coachman Industries for a time after his retirement because he loved the idea of traveling around the country with Betty. Over the last 43 summers Jay and Betty spent many happy times at their lake cottage in Michigan and later years they also enjoyed winters in Orange Beach, Alabama. Jay has been a parishioner at Holy Spirit at Geist for over 20 years and a longtime supporter of Little Flower parish and Scecina Memorial High School. Jay is preceded in death by his dear wife Betty; his parents, James Sr. and Geneva Carr; his sisters, Patricia Haltom and Catherine (Katie) Swanson. He leaves behind his children, Jan (Mike) Reckley, Kevin Carr and Jim (Maureen) Carr; grandchildren, Jimmy (Kelli) Carr, Jessica ( Brandon Barr) Carr, Raven Reckley, Josh (Dana) Reckley, Jay Carr, and Lexi Carr; great-granddaughters; Kaitlin, Jamie, Ashley and Lauren Carr and Amelia and Scarlett Reckley; sisters, Margaret (Mike) Logan and Barbara Logan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church, 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers, IN. Special thanks to the staff at Community North Hospital Ortho, Neuro and Spine unit for the care, respect and patience they gave to Jay and his family. In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.

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James J. Carr Jr.

February 13, 1930 - March 17, 2018