[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 95 (Friday, June 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E575-E576]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PAT CARR

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2022

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life and service of

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Mr. Joseph Patrick ``Pat'' Carr who passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 
at the Courtyards Nursing Facility in Fulton at the age of 77.
  Pat was born in Tupelo on September 19, 1944 to Joe F. and Cecilia 
Gusmus Carr. He was raised in Saltillo and graduated from Saltillo High 
School in 1963. While in School, he was on the basketball and track 
teams. Pat attended Barber College in Jackson. He was the co-owner of 
Saltillo Barber Shop until George Partlow retired and Pat became the 
sole owner. Over the course of his career, Pat worked at Tupelo Auto 
Sales and was also the owner of Rebel Raceway Go Kart Track from 1964 
until 2005 and the owner of Pine Ridge Speedway from 1991 until 1997.
  In 1975, Pat joined the National Guard 155th Armed Brigade. He served 
as a helicopter door gunner and mechanic. Pat will be well remembered 
for the 25 years he served as Justice Court Judge for the Northern 
District. He was also a member of the Tombigbee Electric Power 
Association Board for 27 years. On June 21, 1964, Pat married his 
sweetheart, Josie Marie Ford at St. James Catholic Church. They enjoyed 
many happy years together. Pat loved talking to people. He was a true 
patriot and proud of his Confederate heritage. Pat was an active member 
of Saltillo First United Methodist Church and an avid collector of 
classic automobiles. His greatest joy was found in his sons and 
grandchildren.
  Pat was a dedicated servant of God, country, and state. My prayers 
will be with those mourning his loss.