Gerald Carr funeral set for today

GERALD “GERRY” STANLEY CARR, a member of Touro Synagogue, died on November 4, 2015. He was 82.

A native of New Orleans, he was a resident of Gretna. Carr was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served as the president of Weight Watchers of Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. He was also a member of the Westbank Rotary Club.

Carr was predeceased by his wife Roberta Ratner Carr this past July. He is survived by his children Heidi L. Carr and Randy Carr (Lisa); four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Lakelawn Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 9. A graveside service followed at 12:00 noon at Metairie Cemetery. Donations are suggested to the American Heart Association and to Touro Synagogue.