Solomon “Sol” Carr, Jr., age 94 years, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his residence. Solomon was born August 2, 1928 at Wymer, WV, a son of the late Solomon Carr and Stella White Carr. He was twice married. On March 10, 1950 he married the former Geraldine Armstrong who preceded him in December 31, 1989. On June 4, 2004 he married Lois Kyle Carr who preceded him in death April 18, 2020. Surviving are two daughters, Gail L. Griffith of Maidens, VA and Vickie L. Carr of Elkins; four grandchildren, Mark A. Griffith, Scott W. Griffith, Brian K. Griffith and Solomon Ray Channels; seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Also preceding him in death in addition to his parents were ten siblings, Irene, Sylvia, Opal, Georgetta, Virginia, Arthur, Leonard, Raymond, Todd and Curtis; his third daughter, Linda L. Channels on January 1, 2017 and two sons-in-law, Walter Ray Channels on June 20, 2018 and Wayne Bennett Griffith on October 13, 2022. Solomon attended the schools of Elkins and was employed by Kelly Foundry until his retirement. Solomon loved church. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Chapel and was active in the building of and care of Faith Baptist Chapel. He later became a member of Tygart Valley Baptist Church recently attended Crystal Springs Community Church. Solomon’s favorite things about church were working with the youth and visiting shut-ins to share about Jesus. He was very active with the IOOF Lodge No 116 of Elkins for several years where he held several positions including Noble Grand. He was often seen working at the Buckwheat Feeds and making apple butter and helping with lawn and building maintenance at the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 28th from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Solomon “Sol” Carr, Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of Sol Carr hosted by Tomblyn Funeral Home.
Solomon “Sol” Carr, Jr., age 94 years, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his residence. Solomon was born August 2, 1928 at Wymer, WV, a son of the late Solomon Carr and Stella White Carr. He was twice married. On March 10, 1950 he married the former Geraldine Armstrong who preceded him in December 31, 1989. On June 4, 2004 he married Lois Kyle Carr who preceded him in death April 18, 2020. Surviving are two daughters, Gail L. Griffith of Maidens, VA and Vickie L. Carr of Elkins; four grandchildren, Mark A. Griffith, Scott W. Griffith, Brian K. Griffith and Solomon Ray Channels; seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Also preceding him in death in addition to his parents were ten siblings, Irene, Sylvia, Opal, Georgetta, Virginia, Arthur, Leonard, Raymond, Todd and Curtis; his third daughter, Linda L. Channels on January 1, 2017 and two sons-in-law, Walter Ray Channels on June 20, 2018 and Wayne Bennett Griffith on October 13, 2022. Solomon attended the schools of Elkins and was employed by Kelly Foundry until his retirement. Solomon loved church. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Chapel and was active in the building of and care of Faith Baptist Chapel. He later became a member of Tygart Valley Baptist Church recently attended Crystal Springs Community Church. Solomon’s favorite things about church were working with the youth and visiting shut-ins to share about Jesus. He was very active with the IOOF Lodge No 116 of Elkins for several years where he held several positions including Noble Grand. He was often seen working at the Buckwheat Feeds and making apple butter and helping with lawn and building maintenance at the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 28th from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Solomon “Sol” Carr, Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of Sol Carr hosted by Tomblyn Funeral Home.
