Peter F. Carr Jr.

Peter F. Carr Jr., beloved son, devoted and loyal father, loving brother and treasured friend, of Benton, died on December 26, 2014 of a suspected heart attack. He was 69. Peter was born October 20, 1945 to Peter F. Carr, Sr. and Helen B. Carr (nee Trainer) in Pawtucket, RI. He attended St. Pius X Prep Seminary, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception and Fordham University. Peter retired from his position as an institutional sales trader at Stephens Inc. in Little Rock, Ark., where he spent the majority of his professional career. Peter, known to many friends as "Pete," was an avid and voracious reader. He loved horses and was lifelong devotee of horse racing, an interest he shared with many close friends. Peter is survived by his son, Kevin, mother, Helen of Southampton, N.Y., sister, Karen and her wife Yvette Christofilis of N.Y., sister, Sharon of Southampton, N.Y. and many dear friends and relatives. Peter was predeceased by his father Peter, Sr. in 1985. Peter, like his father, was cherished by all who knew him. There was a funeral mass at The Catholic Church of St. John The Baptist in Hot Springs, Ark. on December 31, 2014. A graveside memorial service in Coventry, R.I. will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association,www.diabetes.org; American Heart Association, www.heart.org; or Group For The East End, www.groupfortheeastend.org. For Peter, a small act of kindness would be the gift most appreciated.