Cecil Ray “Pawpaw” Carr, 74, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012.  Ray was born in Cold Springs on December 23, 1937, to the late Vera and Jesse Carr.  Ray served four years in the United States Air Force.  Following his career in the Armed Forces, Ray began a thirty-three year career with the Beaumont Police Department.  Retiring in 2001, Ray enjoyed spending time with his family.  His hobbies included fishing, boating, camping, vacationing in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and watching the Houston Astros.  A Christian throughout his life, Ray attended First United Methodist Church in Port Neches and served as the vice president of the Asbury class.    Ray is survived by his wife, Linda Carr; children, Steven Carr, Deborah Cox, Megan Byrd and Sarah Carr; brother, Earl Carr and his wife, Joyce; mother-in-law, Freddie Cotton; sister-in-law, Debbie Graham; brother-in-law, Gary Graham; sons-in-law, Gene Cox and Sam Byrd; grandchildren, Travis Cox, Richard Cox, Layne Cox, Cody Carr, Cade Carr, Chase Carr, Cameron Carr, Avery Byrd, Sloan Byrd, and Jace Byrd; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.   A gathering of his family and friends will be Thursday evening, January 19, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012, at First United Methodist Church, 1826 Nall Street Port Neches, with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, under the direction of Broussard’s, Nederland.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaumont Police Officers Association, P.O. Box 3121, Beaumont, Texas 77704, or First United Methodist Church, 1826 Nall Street, Port Neches, Texas 77651.