In loving memory of

Thomas Dean Carr
October 17, 1946 - February 7, 2011

Thomas Dean Carr, 64, of Lost Nation, Iowa, died on Monday, February 7, 2011, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

Friends and family may gather for "One Last Party" in remembrance of Thomas on Thursday, February 10, 2011, from 5 to 7 P.M. in "The Bistro" at the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Hickory Grove Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa, at a later date.

Thomas Dean Carr was born on October 17, 1946 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Harold W. Carr and Mary Lois (Ralston) Carr. He was a graduate of Western Dubuque Community High School at Epworth. He was an Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He never married.

Prior to the military, Thomas had worked for John Deere, and after earning an honorable discharge, he began a career as a truck driver, working for various companies for many years.

Thomas enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards, watching football and hanging out with friends. He was a people person and most recently began baking pies for area residents.

Thomas is survived by 8 siblings, Ronald Carr of Hampton, IL, Edward (Nancy) Carr of Koloa, HI, Sharon (James) Foulks of Onslow, IA, Allan (Carol) Carr of Monmouth, IA, Dixie Bruns of Monmouth, IA, Cathy Miller of Maquoketa, IA, Douglas (Marla) Carr of Marengo, IA, and Carla (Donald) Clark of Monmouth, IA; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 5 sisters.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Thomas Dean Carr memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Kristin Miller wrote on Feb 11, 2011:

"Sorry for you loss. Tom was a great neighbor and will be missed by all! "

Louise Riggs wrote on Feb 10, 2011:

"So to here of tom.s passing you will be in my prayers"

Cindy & Dave Brady wrote on Feb 10, 2011:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I did not know Tommy but Dave knew him and thought so much of him and your whole family. Wish I had known him because he sounds like a great guy!"

Jerry and Ruth Potter wrote on Feb 10, 2011:

"He will be so missed for so many reasons,too many to list, but his love of laughter and a good time, his singing and his great chicken and noodles come to mind first. "

Barbara (Bowling) Sherwin wrote on Feb 10, 2011:

"Sorry to hear about Tom, he was always such a nice man and loved to smile and be with friends and family"

Mandy Heister wrote on Feb 9, 2011:

"My thoughts and Prayers will be with all of you. I know Tom was a great guy with a big heart!"

Steven Clark and family wrote on Feb 9, 2011:

"Our prayers are with you. I remmber the bus and on the banks of the James river/tablerock lake. Had a lot of fun and drank a few beers."

Gala and Ashley Alden wrote on Feb 9, 2011:

"Were very sorry for the family's loss.We did not know him but my daughter and I work with his niece Michelle at Wal-Mart in Maquoketa."

Vicky Bonney wrote on Feb 9, 2011:

"Carr Family Iam so sorry for your loss! Tom was a great guy. I will always remember the kindness he showed my grandma years ago !"

Debi Shady-Dahl wrote on Feb 8, 2011:

"To all the Carr family: Sorry to hear about Tommy. He was always ready with a smile and was fun to be around. Enjoyed his singing and dancing with him. He will be missed, but is with the family that have already gone. Will be praying for you all until we meet again as a family in heaven someday. "

Jody and Gary Bickford wrote on Feb 8, 2011:

"Sorry to hear that Tom has went to be with his maker. He will be greatly missed as his singing was wonderful to hear. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."