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Earl William Carr, 79, died Sunday, September 16, 2007 with family at his side. Earl was born February 29, 1928 to William J and Irene Kelly Carr in their home at Seventh and Iron in Albuquerque. He was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and University of New Mexico with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. His college career was interrupted for service in the Army with the WWII peacekeeping force in the Philippines. Earl held various positions as a registered Electrical Engineer with PNM in Albuquerque, Belen, Las Vegas and Santa Fe and retired in Albuquerque after thirty years of service. In each community he was active in various civic organizations and held positions in Methodist churches to which he belonged. Earl was Past Master of Cerrillos #19 A.F. & F.M. Masonic Lodge in Santa Fe and Past Master of Hiram #13 A.F. & F.M. Masonic Lodge in Santa Fe. He was a member of Scottish Rite. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; son, David Allen Carr and wife, Sabrina Pratt of Santa Fe; daughter, Jo Ann and husband, Walter K. (Kris) James, of Bryan, TX; grandchildren, Ruth Elizabeth James of Van Horn, TX, Benjamin Joseph James and wife, Nichole, of Springfield, MO, Wesley Allen Pratt Carr and Barret William Pratt Carr, both of Santa Fe; niece, Carol Suzanne Triplett Towner, CA; and cousin Holly Pence, of Albuquerque. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Claire Burress; sister, Beverly Jo Lynch; and niece, Sharon Triplett. Services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 6200 Gibson Blvd. SE, Albuquerque with Rev. Michael Brunk and Rev. Robert E. Whitis officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Interment will follow services at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Faith's Receiving Home, 1709 Moon Street NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112-3973 or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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