Clyde Lee Roy Carr

Lee Roy was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved God and everyone he met with his whole heart. Although he loved his wife of 63 years, Thelma “Ann” Carr, most of all. You could see the love in his eyes when he looked at her.

Lee Roy lived a good life and worked hard. He held many jobs, bivocational Pastor for the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. He also worked as a Dairyman, ran the boiler at Oasis Cannery in Planada and was known as Anderson Pump’s best windmill man in the San Joaquin Valley. He owned two businesses, a lawn service, and Carr’s Pet Shop. Lee Roy and Ann also served as camp host at multiple State Parks as well as Camp Redwoods.

Lee Roy enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He was a joyful man and spent every morning in prayer with a cup of coffee and his Bible. He loved to serve God and witness to others through his work as a Pastor, volunteering with the local brown bag program and Hospice Thrift Store.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma "Ann" Carr, his son, James "Jimmy" Carr (Mary), and his daughters, Leanna Pettitt (Ricky) and Tammy Elliott (Bradley). As well as his 10 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. He will be forever remembered for the love he shared and the Godly life he led.

He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Carr, his mother, Gladys Carr, and his brothers Homer, Charles, and James Carr.

A visitation for Lee Roy will be held Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel, 140 South 6th Street, Chowchilla, CA. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Chowchilla Cemetery, 23359 Road 14 1/2, Chowchilla, CA.