Bobby Ray Carver, Sr., a wonderful husband to his wife of 55 years, and a great father to his daughter and three sons, went on to Glory on June 6, 2020. He was known as being dependable and industrious—a man's man who provided for his family by working on both the Sutton and Moore dairy farms in Macon County. Born on August 17, 1946, he is preceded in death by his parents, Hayes Junior Carver and Ruth Pauline Passmore Carver, along with an infant sister, Linda Ann. With his quick smile and friendliness, Bobby didn't know a stranger. From the baseball fields, supporting his children's efforts, or sitting around the fire barrel with his pal, Harley Gibson, Bobby truly enjoyed life. Second to watching his children play ball, Bobby absolutely loved hunting, fishing, and camping at Nantahala Lake or camping at Jack Rabbit. Left to remember her precious husband and their father is his wife, Eleanor Metcalf Carver; his daughter, Donna DeHart (Douglas); and his sons Bobby Ray Carver, Jr., (Anne), Timothy Carver (Dena), and Donovan Carver (Crystal). Known as Papaw by his grands, he leaves behind 21 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Four sisters, Rosie Green (Raymond), Maxine Wilson (James), Nellie Carver and Faye Carver along with a number of nieces and nephews also survive. A private graveside service will be held at Jennings Cemetery, Holly Springs Baptist Church. The family will be gathering at Donovan's home, 5 Fox Layre Road, Franklin, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Moffitt Family Funeral Care to help defray funeral costs or the American Cancer Society, Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Carver's family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com .