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Dr. Thomas Carr, III CHARLESTON - Dr. Thomas Tobias Carr, III was born November 9, 1930 in Charleston, South Carolina and peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2017 with his family at his bedside. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Rosemary Johnston Carr and his four children. After attending Immaculate Conception School for elementary and high school in Charleston, matriculated at South Carolina State University (SCSU). Dr. Carr graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1951 earning an ROTC Commission of Second Lieutenant. While at SCSU, he was initiated in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He served courageously in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict earning two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for injuries sustained on the battlefield. He was awarded an honorable discharge in 1953. After his service in the Army, he continued his studies at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois and obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1957. He was the first practicing African American Optometrist in the state of South Carolina. After a few years in private practice as an Optometrist, he became a chemist at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, ultimately progressing to the Head of the Laboratory Division at the time of his retirement in 1989. Dr. Carr was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church, and served in various positions during his many years in the church. He was an active member in the community including his service as a board member of the Episcopal Diocese Community Housing Development Organization, the Episcopal Church Standing Committee, Fetters Health Care Center and Sea Island Comprehensive Health Center. He was an ardent supporter of South Carolina State University and an active member of the alumnae association. He was a 69-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., the Charleston Mules and a retired member of Owls Whist Club. Dr. Carr was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Eugene Williams and Frank Nathanial Carr, Sr. In addition to his wife, he leaves his children; Tomette Carr Richards, Elizabeth Carr Stanley, Thomas Tobias Carr, IV (Marche'), and Elaine Carr Hardy (Jeffrey). He also leaves three sisters, Ada Carr Harris, Mary Carr Washington (Raymond), Roslyn Carr Robinson (Benjamin) and sister- in- law Dorothy Carr; eight grandchildren, Michael Leon Hamilton, Jr., Andrea Stanley Mathis (George), Amber Elizabeth Stanley, Thomas Tobias Carr, V, Erin Elizabeth Richards, Ileana Marche' Carr, Jeffrey Staples Hardy, II, Austin Lane Hardy; and a great grandson Ja'quez Youngblood. He also leaves an aunt, Ezell Sue Fleming, his nurse, Oliver Levine, the staff of NHC Healthcare and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, fraternity brothers and friends. On Wednesday, October 4, 2017, the family will receive friends at Calvary Episcopal Church, 104 Line Street, Charleston, SC at 6 p.m. The service honoring his life will be on Thursday, October 5 2017 at 1 p.m. at the church with interment at Friendly Union Cemetery, Pershing Street, Charleston, SC. Friends may call Fielding Home for Funerals, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. In lieu of flowers, please send donations or memorials to: South Carolina State University, Department of Athletics, 300 College Street, NE, Orangeburg, SC 29117 or Calvary Episcopal Church, 104 Line Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 29 to Oct. 4, 2017.

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Diane Hamilton

October 9, 2017

The Family of Dr. Thomas Carr III,
A beautiful life... Celebrated. Remembered. Honored. Now and always.
With Sincere Sympathy.
The Maryville/Ashleyville Neighborhood Association.

michael graham

October 6, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bunny Brown Nielson

October 6, 2017

My condolences to Mr. Carr's family. I just want to say what a fine man he was. Many years back in the CNSY as head of the 134 division, he was so kind and fully invested in his people. He was a great manager and advocate.

Ernestine Brown Lawson

October 5, 2017

I send my condolence to the family. How can I give thanks for all the things Mr. Carr have done for me? Because of Mr. Carr, my career as a chemist would not have been so eventful. Thank you Sir for hiring me and being the example, mentor, father and friend.

Al Capers

October 5, 2017

To the Carr Family. I am saddened by the loss of Dr. Carr. I truly respected his life and accomplishments, but most of all his love of his family and their friends. When I would visit he always talked of his family. However as a friend of his family he readily gave me advice and encouragement. He projected unbridled honor with a heart of compassion. . He will forever be missed.

Charles McAfee II

October 4, 2017

With love and remembrance. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten with the mark you made on so many Omega Men in their life. God Bless the Carr Family.

Tammy Solomon-Conner

October 4, 2017

To the Carr family,
So sad to hear of Dr Carr's passing. May his memory forever be a blessing to his family. Thinking of you at this time.

Nancy & Francis Webber

October 3, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Carr family. We pray that God will continue to grant you peace and comfort. All blessings..

Corwin Harper

October 3, 2017

To a mentor, father figure and respected fraternity brother. You left a mark on the lives of so many young men in Charleston and beyond. Your legacy will live on. My prayers go out to the Carr family. We love you!

Gwendolyn Hoskins

October 2, 2017

Unforgettable--- the love and kindness that Babe showed me with his gracious gift of unending hospitality that has spawn over many decades. Babe might have left home but the love and laughter he spread with his precious wife (Rose) is forever embedded in my heart. Babe went the extra mile to make all young people feel at home and welcomed in the Carr household where generosity was never spared as well as wisdom for life. I am so thankful to have entered into the great legacy he and his lovely Rose created for their family and for those who knew and rubbed shoulders with their precious lives. I thank God for he and Rose. May you live in the precious memories of this man who is a monument to Black Fatherhood and high achievement.

Keshia Singleton

October 2, 2017

Our pray is with u n ur Family n time of needs he will truely be miss n was a wonderful person to know!!!

Gladys Gilmore

October 2, 2017

Dearest Beazie and Family, May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father Jehovah, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm.2Thess. 2:16,17.

Steve Ellis

October 2, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Janie and family Dunbar

October 2, 2017

Let God continue to be your strength during this time in your family's life. We are praying for all of you. Rest in God's care for His comfort.

Sandra McCray

October 1, 2017

My deepest condolences to The Carr Family, Please remember "that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."

October 1, 2017

The Elliott Family of Central Park Road

L. Polite-Coleman

October 1, 2017

To the Carr Family...I lift you up in prayer. I know Babby will be missed and I know he is without pain and suffering any longer. I met him briefly and he was the life of the party. What a sense of humor. Let peace and prayer comfort you in the days ahead.

Sharon Wigfall

September 30, 2017

In your time of sorrow may you be blessed with faith that uplifts, and memories that comfort. The SCSU family has lost a loyal son.

Stephanie Moseley

September 30, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Carr family. May God be your strength during this diffucult time and may the wonderful memories of Mr. Carr be your comfort now and into the future.
God bless you all!

Rita Stubblefield

September 30, 2017

May God provide comfort to all of you during this time....Mr. Carr was always so kind to me during my years at the Naval shipyard...be at peace knowing he went home

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