CHARLES RICHARD GARR 1909-1988 Charles Richard Garr was born to the late parents of Craig and Melvinie (nee Hannibal) Garr on February 20, 1909, in Norwich, Connecticut. He was one of six children, all of whom preceded him in death. Charles left Connecticut as a young man and headed for the state of Kentucky. There he met Viola Fitzgerald and was united in Holy Matrimony in June of 1929. This marriage was blessed with four children; two sons and two daughters. In 1942, the family left Kentucky and moved to Medina, Ohio, migrating to Akron shortly thereafter. He was employed at the General Motors Company in Cleveland, Ohio. He retired after twenty-five years of service. Soon after the passing of his wife, Viola and his retirement, Charles decided to move to Cincinnati to be near his two sons in 1972. 'Grandad' Charles accepted Christ as his personal Savior, joined and was baptized at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist church by his oldest son, Rev. Joseph R. Garr in 1976. He was a member of the Senior Usher Board. 'Grandad' was married to Ruth Estell in 1976. She passed in September 1984. 'Grandad' answered the call on Thursday, October 27, 1988 at Deaconess Hospital following a brief illness. A good neighbor, a quiet man with a gentle, wonderful smile, patient and loving.............'Charlie', 'Poppa', 'Daddy', 'Grandad' will be remembered in our hearts. 'Grandad' leaves to cherish loving memories: sons, Joseph Richard Garr and Charles Robert Garr of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughters, Catherine Roberson and Geraldine Lincoln of Akron, Ohio; grandsons, Charles, Jr., Anthony, Terrence, Ronnie, Kevin, Richard, Greg, Keith, and Craven; granddaughters, Vickie, Sharon, Phyliss, Oranda, Ava, Courtnee, and Melvinie; twenty-one great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Frances L. Garr; sons-in-law, Oran Lincoln and Charles Roberson; brother-in-law, Ode Firzgerald of Kentucky and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 2, 1988, at Joseph R. Garr Funeral Services Chapel, 930 Findlay Street, Cincinnati (45214) with the Rev. Nathaniel Beavers officiating. Order of Service: Rev. N. Beavers, Presiding Processional - The Cortege Selection - Macedonia Church Choir Scripture: Old Testament; Psalm 91 by Rev. Mose Dorn New Testament -1 Cor. 5:1:1-10 by Rev. Robert O. Humphery Prayer - The Clergy Selection - Macedonia Church Choir Remarks - National Organizations, State Organizations, Local Organizations Deacon John Slaughter, Board of Deacons, Macedonia Baptist Church Eulogy - Bishop Elzie W. Young, Pastor, Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church Benediction - The Clergy Recessional - The Cortege Interment - The Family Plot Wesleyan Cemetery Pallbearers: Gregory Smith, Keith Smith, Richard Garr, Kevin Garr, Craven Smith, Charles Garr, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers: Buckeye State Funeral Directors and United Funeral Directors of Greater Cincinnati Active Flowerbearers: Senior Choir, Usher Board, and Friends Honorary Flowerbearers: Vickie Peeples, Ava Garr, Sharon Hill, Phyliss Lincoln, Oranda Lincoln, Courtnee Garr Funeral Directors Serving the family: Dr. George H. Colin, Rev. Donald H. Jordan, Sr., Judge John W. Delaney, Rev. Wayne T. Lee, Mr. Owen D. McFall, Jr. Arrangements by Joseph R. Garr Funeral Service, 930 Findlay Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. Telephone 513.241.6788 RELATED OBITUARY Charles Robert Garr, Son (1935-2013) http://www.herbwalker.com/obituaries/Charles-Garr-2/

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