Edward R. Karr, 61, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on July 5, 2010.
Eddie was born on September 5, 1948 to the late Florence Karr Miller and the late Dewey Miller. He graduated from Christiana High School in 1967. Eddie met the love of his life, Olive Robinson Karr, and married her in 1968. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1969 and proudly served his country for 6 years. Eddie then became a Lieutenant Correctional Officer at SCI in Georgetown, and then later spent many years driving a truck professionally before retiring. He also served as a Commander for the VFW-Georgetown Post.
Eddie loved spending time with his family. He spent many years by his sons' sides enjoying dirt track racing, drag car racing, and horse racing. One of his biggest motivators was watching his grandson, Joey Spicer, on the football field and wrestling mat.
Eddie loved horses, lighthouses, television, and taking trips with his wife.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Olive Karr; a son, Mike Karr and his wife Chasity; a son, Jeff Karr and his companion Marcie Manuszak; a daughter, Aimee Karr Marzullo and her husband Matthew; eight grandchildren, Joey Spicer, Jordan, Tyler, Tanner, Alexxis, and Jeffrey Karr; Carmela and Olivia Marzullo; his dog, Baby, and many other family members that he loved.
Eddie was laid to rest on July 9, 2010 at The Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Bethesda United Methodist
Church, c/o Ann Messick 25202 Mary Road, Georgetown, DE 19947.
