Berley L. Carr, 75

FELTON - Berley L. Carr, of Felton, departed this life Sept. 1, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Dames Quarter, Md, on May 26, 1934, to the late McGurtha and Louise Carr. Mr. Carr retired from the U.S. Airforce after 29 plus years of devoted service and 13 years of Civil Service from Dover AFB. He was a faithful member and deacon of Morning Star Institutional Church of God In Christ. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Carr and from this union there were five children, Derrick Sr., Terance, Cheryl L. Byrd, Michael and Velda D. Knox; two sons-in-law, three daughters-in-law; 25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind four beloved sisters, Velma Carr, Lillian Waters, Gertrude Brown and Katrina Buren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Nixon; and two brothers, Clarence Carr and Joseph "Billy" Carr. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 7,at the Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W. Division Street, Dover. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Bibleway Temple Church of God In Christ, 56 S. Kirkwood Street, Dover, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Delaware Veteran's Cemetery in Bear at 2 p.m. Letters of condolence and guestbook may be signed at www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.