Wayne Lee Carr

Zuni – Wayne Lee Carr, 77, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2026 surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, he was a son of the late Arthur Carr, Jr. and Bernice Cobb Carr.

Wayne was a retired paper maker on Number 1 Paper Machine at Union Camp with 33 years of service. He took pride in doing a job well done. Wayne always referred to his coworkers as his family and built many lifelong relationships. He was an avid fisherman and a lifelong member of Black Creek Hunt Club. He was also a member of Black Creek Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 45 years, Connie Whisenant Carr; four children, Trisha Mulder (Marshall), Elizabeth Ann Carr (aka Little Bet), Angel Hatfield (Jamie), and Joseph Carr (Tiffany); seven grandchildren, Clifton Carr (Samantha), Mary Oakley (Logan), Marshall Hatfield, Ashton Hatfield, David Carr, Charles Carr, and Michael Carr; and one great grandchild, Bristol. Wayne is also survived by two sisters, Anita Jordan (Ralph) and Kathy Bryant (Clint), as well as his precious baby dog Scarlett. His greatest source of pride was his love for his family.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Black Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Inman officiating. Burial will follow in Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Friday at Wright Funeral Home and suggests that in lieu of flowers, any memorial donations be made to Black Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 34163 Vicksville Road, Franklin, VA 23851.

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