James Marcus Carr, 77, of Florence passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 in Killen. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Elkins Funeral Home in Florence.

When James'' father passed away, he left school at an early age to help take care of his mother and younger sisters. He was a loving father and grandfather.

Survivors include his children, Jeff Carr, Bruce Carr, Bonnie Burrage, James Michael Carr, and Traci McCorkle; grandchildren, Allen, Eva, Ryan, Brianna, Brandon, Robert, Brittany, Allen, Brandy, Randy, Charlene, William, Miranda and Brenda; great-grandchildren, Katie, Jadalyn, Kimberly, Kaden, D.J., Payton, Haley, Ithyn, and Jeff''s three beautiful grandchildren; sister, Barbra Dabbs; niece, Pamela White and nephew, Mark Dabbs.

He was preceded in death by a son, Andy Carr; sister, Theresa Belue, brother-in-law, Monroe Belue, and his ex-wife, Carol Thompson.

Special thanks are given to the Keller Hospital staff, Keller Home Health and Thomas Anderton for the advice given.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude''s Children''s Hospital.