Vernon Earl Carr

Vernon Earl Carr, affectionately known as “Pastor” to some; and “Preacher” to others, was born in Higden, Arkansas, on October 4, 1936, to Jesse and Opal Carr. He passed away on February 1, 2022 at the age of 85.

At the age of seven, Vernon’s parents, Jesse and Opal Carr, moved to Shafter, CA, where he was raised in a church environment. At the age of 17 he left for Bible College in Gilroy, California and, upon graduation began traveling throughout the states ministering in word and song. He pastored many churches and served as District Youth President for over 72 churches in the Pentecostal Church of God Southern California District.

Vernon is survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; two sisters, Virginia Nixon of California and Joyce Beck of South Carolina; son, Timothy Carr and daughter, Alissa Ehler both of California and six grandchildren. Vernon is predeceased by his parents.

His Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Davis Pentecostal Holiness Church, 201 South Second Street, Davis, on Thursday, February 10. Rev. Billy Staggs will officiate. Condolences to the family may be sent in care of Angie Staggs, P. O. Box 793, Davis, OK 73030.

Services are “entrusted to” Hale’s Funeral Home, Davis.

Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.