David Marshall Carr

Nov. 22, 1951-March 25, 2026

David Marshall Carr, 74, of Wellington, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 22, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, David was the son of Francis and Sarah “Saddy” Carr. He spent nearly his entire life in Wellington, where he became widely known for his kindness, generosity, humor and deep commitment to his community. During his freshman year at the University of Kansas (KU), he met the love of his life, Colette Kocour. After graduating from KU in 1973 and earning his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1978, David and Colette returned to Wellington, where he continued the Carr family legacy in banking. David worked for 38 years at First National Bank, now Impact Bank, serving in several executive leadership roles before retiring in 2018 as Chairman of First Financial Corporation.

Family was always at the center of David’s life. He and Colette shared more than 56 years together, and he took great pride in supporting his children and grandchildren in every activity and accomplishment. Beyond his family, David dedicated countless hours to serving Wellington through youth sports coaching, leadership roles with the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, volunteer work with the Boy Scouts of America and involvement with St. Anthony/St. Rose Catholic Church. A passionate University of Kansas supporter, David also volunteered extensively with the KU Alumni Association and KU Endowment. He was equally known for his love of golf, serving as a Kansas Cup team captain and PGA-certified rules official. David leaves behind a lasting legacy of leadership, service and unwavering devotion to the people and community he loved.