William J. Carr,Jr.

William J. Carr, Jr., MD, age 77, resident of Gulfport passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 in Gulfport.
Dr. Carr was born and raised in Gulfport. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa at Vanderbilt University were he received a Bachelor's Degree. After graduating from Vanderbilt, he served in the United States Navy for three years. Upon finishing his military service, he entered Tulane Medical School and graduated with a concentration in Pediatrics. Dr. Carr returned to Gulfport to start his practice where he retired after 43 years of service to the MS Gulf Coast in 2009.
Dr. Carr was a member of First United Methodist Church in Gulfport. During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Carr and Nannette Tomlinson Carr.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae Carr; children, Bill (Suzannah) Carr, Jim (Delia) Carr, Mitzi Painter, Trudy (Bill) Bull, and Darrell (Susan) Painter; grandchildren, Billy and Charlotte Carr, Jane and Andrew Carr, Samantha York, and Kelly and Michele Painter; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, December 26, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:00 am, with a short visitation from 10:30 until the funeral service at First United Methodist Church, Gulfport. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 2301 15th Street, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501.
Tributes and condolences may be shared with the family at www.riemannfamily.com.