George Carr

George Edward Bentum Klyn Carr, 71, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007. A native of Grand Rapids, MI, he was the only child of Louise Klyn Carr and Leo John Carr. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School, class of 1954. He attended the University of Michigan, and served in the Army during the Korean War. He received the Army Commendation Medal. Most of his adult life was spent in the south, with New Orleans as his favorite and final home. He had a life long interest and participation in miniature military war gaming, co-authoring and advising on several published rule books for the hobby, with renowned rules author, Larry Brom. He was an authority on the Anglo-Zulu War, focusing his war gaming collection exclusively on this period. Although his interests were broad, his favorite historical figures were Winston Churchill and Napoleon, to which his library can attest. He was active in a variety of Scottish organizations, originating a Robert Burns Club in Columbia, SC. His working life was spent in various aspects of the furniture business, both residential and commercial, helping to pioneer the introduction of 'systems furniture'. While in Atlanta, he partnered with Don Kimble, jeweler, to develop a line of Scottish sterling crest badges. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Baynard Chamberlain; sons, George Carr, Jr. and Joseph Carr; daughter, Geneva Carr; and grandson, Kyln Carr (George III). Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., and the funeral service, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 29. Both will take place at the Chapel of Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., Coliseum St. entrance. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, or to the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104.