Mike was dear to all of us and loved by many. This loss has broken many hearts & left us All with The Texas Blues...

 

Mike Carr knew more about country music than any one man had a right to know. Legendary DJ Jim Travis dubbed Carr “Mr. Smarty” because he was a virtual database of little known facts, trivia, and funny stories, plus, he had an opinion on almost everything. Mike Carr was General Manager & Morning Show Host KCWM 1460 AM in Hondo, Texas.

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Gaylon King, long-time friend and also a fellow D.J., who also worked for Mike at KCWM in Hondo, said, “We say goodbye to one of my radio hero's. Our dear friend Mike Carr passed away peacefully Saturday morning at 2:40. I have known Mike since I was around 7 years old. I had the honor of working with him at KTXX radio in Devine, Texas & KCWM in Hondo, Texas. My dad, Jerry King helped him get his first radio gig at KOPY in Alice, Texas, after daddy left there to go to work for KKYX in 75. Mike had a great personality for broadcasting, and many great friends. He did overnights on San Antonio's KBUC and afternoon drive on KBOP in Pleasanton, Texas before buying his own station in Hondo (KCWM AM 1460). We love you Mike. Heaven gained a dear soul. Sending love and prayers for family and friends.”

 

BIO: Mike was born in San Antonio, and is a true South Texan. Employed in the radio industry since 1975, he’s never worked on-air north of San Antonio. A life-long songwriter, Carr is also the lead singer with the band, the Lone Star Statesmen and has appeared on stage with George Strait, the Bellamy Brothers and Mel Tillis to name a few. He’s the 2006 Academy of Western Artists DJ of the year.

 

Life Legacy: Michael Raymond Carr, age 67 of Devine, Texas passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. Michael was a long time San Antonio Radio DJ and owner and operator of KCWM Hondo, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Woodrow and Peggy Elouise (Calk) Carr. He is survived by his brother, Bill Carr and wife Cindy of Paige; sister, Norma Rogers and husband Lawrence of Menard; step-daughter, Heather Darlene and granddaughters, Jordan Kaydance and Paislee of Stockdale, Texas; multiple nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; many friends. Visitation will be held Monday, May 21, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Devine. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Devine with interment to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery with Masonic graveside services under the auspices of Devine Lodge #590 A.F. and A.M. Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave, Devine, Texas 78016 (830) 663-4445.