Richard Lloyd Carr, 42, of Richmond, formerly of Evarts, departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond following a brief illness.  Richard was born on October 1, 1980 in Harlan and graduated from Evarts High School.  In his youth he participated in Little League baseball, played football and was on the basketball team in Jr. High.  He enjoyed watching movies, going to baseball games in Cincinnati and Louisville, fishing with his dad on Cherokee Lake and most of all, he loved spending time with his family.  He was saved at the age of 10 and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Harlan before moving to Richmond.  He was currently a member of the Richmond Baptist Church.  Richard had formerly worked in the manufacturing industry for Nacco and Johnson Control Co.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ida and Bud Carr and Mr. and Mrs. Russell McCollum.

Survivors include his parents, Bobby G. Carr and Judy McCollum Carr, Richmond; a brother, Robert R. Carr and wife, Elizabeth Lawson Carr, Jessamine County; a niece, Reagan; three nephews, Tucker, Quinton and Gavin; his beloved dog and companion for over 14 years, Buttons; and many friends.

His visitation will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Evarts Funeral Home beginning at 12 noon with funeral services to follow at 2 pm.  The Reverend Arnold Martin and the Reverend Travis Moore will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Richard Carr.