Funeral Services for Tommy Cliff Carr, Age 79 of Sturkie, Arkansas will be held on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at The Barker Funeral Home, Salem, Arkansas, beginning at 2:00 PM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 1:00 PM. Burial will take place in The Fluty Cemetery, Baxter County, Arkansas
Memorial donations may be made to The Fluty Cemetery in Baxter County Arkansas through The Bank of Salem, Salem, Arkansas.
Tommy Cliff Carr, age 79, of Sturkie, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas. He was born on December 24, 1946, in Norborne, Missouri, to Harold Powers Carr and Dorothy Louise (Hisle) Carr.
On June 10, 1967, Tommy married the love of his life, Rosa Lee “Rosie” Mallory, in Braymer, Missouri while home on a 30 day leave from the US Army. Rosie joined him in Neckarsulm, Germany after tying the knot. Together, Tommy and Rosie built a life centered around love, family, hard work, and the land. They raised their family together and shared many years filled with memories that would become treasured by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. His service was a reflection of the strength, dedication, and commitment he carried with him throughout his life.
A farmer at heart, Tommy loved the land and the life that came with it. He raised cattle, corn, and soybeans. He loved showing cattle, roping, riding horses, and spending time on the many acres of land he had owned throughout several states. Tommy and Rosie, along with their children, Tonya, David, and Dusty, managed the 3C Registered Brangus operation in Norborne, Missouri. Tommy, Rosie, and Dusty moved to Sturkie, Arkansas in 1989. Farming wasn’t simply his livelihood – it was a way of life that brought him great pride and enjoyment.
Above all else, Tommy loved his family. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren held a special place in his heart, and the time he spent with them was among his greatest blessings. When he wasn’t working on the farm or enjoying the outdoors, Tommy could often be found watching an old western. He especially enjoyed John Wayne and never seemed to tire of a good western movie.
Tommy was of the Baptist faith and attended Salem First Baptist Church in Salem, Arkansas. His faith, love of family, devotion to his country, and lifelong connection to farming and the land were important parts of the man he was and the legacy he leaves behind.
Tommy is survived by two sons, David Carr (Susan) of Gepp, Arkansas, and Dusty Carr (Brooke) of Imboden, Arkansas; daughter, Tonya Sloan (Scott) of Cameron, Missouri; brother-in-law, Pete Willet of Moko, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Cody Sloan, Troy Sloan, Hunter Carr (Hannah), Kaylee Rae Crafton (Austin), Brandon Carr (Gracie), Maddy Truitt (Tyler), and Allie Carr; nine great-grandchildren, Aubree Sloan, Adelyn Sloan, Carlee Sloan, Booker Truitt, Sunny Truitt, Hallie Rose Carr, Harlan Carr, Henry David Carr, and Isla Brooke Crafton, who is on the way and due on Tommy’s birthday; along with many other relatives and friends.
Tommy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosie Carr; his parents, Harold Powers and Dorothy Louise Carr; and two sisters, Barbara Willet and Stephany Link.
Tommy leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy rooted in family, faith, hard work, and a love for the land. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
