Jac Ross Carrier
1926 - 2005 (79 years)
Generation: 1
1. Jac Ross Carrier was born on 28 Apr 1926 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; died on 27 Nov 2005 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois. Notes:
FORSYTH - Jac R. Carrier, 79, Forsyth, retired from Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., died Sunday (Nov. 27, 2005). Memorial services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Crestview Christian Church. Private burial: Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials: Crestview Christian Church. Send condolences: www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Dec. 1, 2005.
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Carrier
Decatur - Jac R. Carrier, 79, of Forsyth, died Sunday (November 27, 2005) at 9:07 a.m. in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
A private family burial will be at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, with a public memorial service being held Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. in the Crestview Christian Church, Decatur, with Pastor Stacey Brohard and Pastor Robert Low officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to Crestview Christian Church. Condolences may also be expressed to the Carrier family online at www.graceland-fairlawn.com
The Lord has called Jac home. He loved and served his Lord, always thinking of how he could help others. He and his famiiy were charter member of Crestview Christian Church in Decatur.
Jac was born April 28, 1926, in Peoria, IL, the son of Virgil and Vivian (Conner) Carrier. He married Esther Gritton on November 18, 1945, in Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL. He farmed for Howard Culp for several years, and then worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. before retiring in 1990.
Wondering what he would do with his time, he was confronted by John Henry Cain to join with other in working with Habitat for Humanity. Jac jumped at the chance to help build homes for needy people and enjoyed every minute. The camaraderie of that group was a joy to him as they worked together for others.
Jac, an avid sports fan, (Especially the Cubs) faithfully supported his children's, grandchildren's, and great-grandchildren's activities. He was a long0-time member of the MFHS Chain Gang and the "Duncanville" grounds crew. He had a love for the outside, mowing and trimming his yard and church grounds were among his most loved activities. His favorite task was tending his vegetable garden, especially growing tomatoes and sharing them with the ladies who live nearby.
He is survived by his wife; and daughters: Patricia (Charles) Ohlemeyer of Maroa; and Paula (Randy) Armstrong of Forsyth; son-in-law Richard Kaufman of Clinton; half-brothers, Dan Carrier of Arkansas; four grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 6 step great-grandchildren, as well as many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to all Doctors, Nurses and Staff of DMH who diligently supported Jac and his family during his illness.
He was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister, Lucille, and one daughter, Pamela Kaufman.
Jac will be always loved and long remembered.
Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/LegacyHome.asp
Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Tuesday, 29 November 2005.
Name:
son of Virgil Carrier and Vivian Conner
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94902600/jac-r-carrierJac married Esther E. Gritton on 18 Nov 1945. Esther (son of Anthony Dingler Gritton and Bessie Anna Heck) was born on 10 Mar 1926 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Jun 2013 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]