Roxell Elmon Karr, 74, of New Albany, IN, passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the Kindred Hospital in Louisville.
He was born in Corbin, and was a retired computer programmer having retired from Humana. A US Army veteran of Vietnam, Roxell enjoyed playing chess, reading, and music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmon Karr and Myrtle Eaton Karr and by a nephew, Bryan Karr.
Roxell is survived by his wife, Joy Dizney Karr; son, Roxell Karr; daughter, Lena Karr; brother, Rondal Karr and by his beloved cats, Molly and Ginger.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Lawson officiating.
Keavy DAV conducted military honors at the funeral home.
Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.
