Edward Vincent Carr Jr.'s Obituary
Edward Vincent Carr, Jr, age 64, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on May 2nd, 2025, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 22, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Edward Vincent Carr, Sr. and Dorothy Margaret (Smith) Carr. He graduated from Duquesne with a master’s degree in Pharmacy and a master’s degree in Business Administration. Edward married Erika Shrode on August 7, 1999, in Chicago, Illinois. He spent his whole career working in pharmaceuticals, most recently as Regional Business Director for Paratek Pharmaceuticals.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Michael Carr, Dennis Carr, and Gerry Carr.
Edward is survived by his wife, Erika Carr; son, Sean Carr; brother, Steve Carr and wife Renae; sister, Missy Dudas and husband Keith; sisters-in-law, Zitta Carr and Evelyn Carr; brother-in-law Scott Baldwin and wife Megan (Shrode); brother-in-law Jeff Polk and wife Crystal (Shrode) and his nieces and nephews, Tim Connors, Hannah Smith, Nichole Carr-Linares, Kelly Carr, Jason Harrison, Jacob Baldwin, Andrew Carr, Anna Dudas, Maddie Baldwin, Danica Dudas, and Michael Dudas.
Ed was a huge sports fan. He never left his roots as a Philly sports fan, loving the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers, while also continuing his love of his alma mater, Duquesne University. Though he would never admit this, at least to his family in Philadelphia, he slowly switched his love of sports to Chicago. Many a season ticket holder and a true lover of the Cubbies, Blackhawks, and Bears, he spent plenty of time tailgating at Soldier Field or having a cold one around Wrigley Field. Ed was lucky enough to witness 3 Blackhawks Stanley Cups and 1 Cubs World Series, and 2 Eagles Super Bowl victories! Watching sports with his son Sean, Erika, or some of his friends was always a great time for Ed.
Ed was an amazing big Brother, Husband, Father, and Friend! He personified the meaning of friendship, commitment, and kindness, and he left an undeniable mark on the people he met. Ed lived his life with family and friends in mind and he could always be counted on to provide endearing friendship, help, and advice to the ones he loved. Furthermore, he had an incredible ability to inspire confidence in those around him as the eldest brother and vast experience in leadership roles. In addition, Ed was a man of faith who leaves behind a legacy of love and a generosity of spirit that endures in all of us who were blessed to have known him. As one of his friends recently said, “For those of you that know Ed, you are the lucky ones. For those that didn’t know Ed, hopefully you have a friend that emulates his greatness. He was a kind, wicked smart, generous, and a thoughtful person that really cared about people”.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m., Friday May 16, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church (1720 N Starr Dr. Fayetteville, AR 72701). Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church prior to the funeral mass. Luncheon to follow at The Garden Room (215 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72701).
There will be a memorial graveside service, 10:30 am, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Calvary Cemetery, 2025 Old Gulph Road, Villanova, PA 19085 at the Carr Family Grave Site, Lot 6, Section 5, Range 12. Following the graveside service, there will be a Celebration of Life Luncheon from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, at the Cedarbrook Country Club - Ballroom, 180 Penllyn Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. The dress code for the luncheon is no denim or ball caps.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions in Ed Carr’s memory, may be made to the Gerry Carr Memorial Endowed Scholarship, chartered at Duquesne University, Advancement Services, 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. 15282. Memorial contributions can also be made through
Duquesne University - Duquesne Giving Form – Your Gift https://securelb.imodules.com/s/831/lg20/form.aspx?sid=831&gid=1&pgid=4011&cid=7219&appealcode=WEBGiving
When you click on the link, please click on the “Additional Comments” link at the bottom of the page and write “This donation is for the Gerry Carr Memorial Endowed Scholarship”.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit https://www.bernafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are made by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
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