WALNUT — Neil K. Carr, 78, of Walnut died on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Illinois.

Neil was born on Aug. 8, 1934. in Mendota, the son of Delbert and Velma (Wixom) Carr. He was united in marriage to Carol M. Zumdahl on March 29, 1958. in Mount Morris. She preceded him in death on Oct. 26, 1997. He then married Mildred (DeSplinter) Powers on Dec. 21, 2002, in Walnut.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1958. Neil farmed for 48 years. retiring in 2007. Neil was a member of the Walnut United Methodist Church, Walnut American Legion Post 179, and the Happy Hookers Fishing Club. He was an advocate antique tractor enthusiast.