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JOSEPH C. CARR III

Joseph Cotterall Carr III 43, of Gordon, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, October 7, en route to Scottsbluff, SD hospital.

Born April 9, 1974 in Wheeling, WV to Joseph Carr Jr (Janet) and Priscilla Brautigam.

Joe lived with his family in Ohio and graduated River High School in 1992. He later graduated Diesel Mechanic and welding school. Joe also served in the Army Reserves.

On August 2, 1997 he married Linnea Mayers in Chesapeake, VA. where the couple lived. After several moves, the family relocated to Gordon, NE where Joe worked as a diesel mechanic. Joe was a member of the local American Legion Motorcycle Riders Club. He enjoyed wood-working, hunting, riding his Harley and being with his wife, and kids.

He is survived by his wife, Linnea Mayers of Gordon, Nebraska; two sons, Joseph C. IV currently stationed in San Diego, CA with the USMC, Harley of Gordon, NE and one daughter, Leora also of Gordon, NE; his father, Joseph C. Carr Jr. and Janet Carr, of Fairmont, WV; his mother, Priscilla Brautigam Ward of Clarington, Ohio; two sisters, Mindy Smith Benjy) and Misty Potts (Jerry) both of Clarington, Ohio and three brothers, Aaron Carr of Morgantown, WV, Christopher Carr and Joseph Kelly Carr (Jolene) both of Wheeling, WV.

Visitation will be held from 5-6 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service Saturday, October 21, 2017 with Rev. Jon Henry officiating at the American Legion Post 38, 221 S. Zane Hwy, Martins Ferry, OH.