of Harrison, AR
August 16, 1930 - November 29, 2016
Gerald Gilbert Carter Obituary
Gerald Gilbert Carter, age 86, of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at his home. He was born August 16, 1930, in Fallsville, Arkansas, the son of Ross and Eva (Long) Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marjorie (Edgar) Carter, in 2007; his brothers, Charles Carter, William ''Bill'' Carter, and R. L. Carter; and his sisters, Edna Mae Peoples KilKenney, Dorothy Packer, and Flossie Norton. He is also preceded by his step-mother, Faye Carter.
Gerald was a member of New Hope Full Gospel Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked in the timber industry with Hallie-Orman and Suttons. He was a rural mail carrier for over 26 years, ''rain, sleet, or snow''! He loved cattle farming, cutting hay, hunting and all the seasons.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Ginger K. Carter; his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Darrell Youngblood; his step-son, Derek Ledbetter; his step-sister, Agnes Woodworth, his in-laws, Herbert and Prudence (Sisk) Wilson; his brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie and Sonya Wilson; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Visitation was Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Friday, December 2, 2016, at New Hope Full Gospel Church, with Rev. Steven Holt officiating.
Interment was in Plumlee Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Danny Woods, Travis Woods, Hansel Bradford, Billy Edgar, Brandon Harris and Tyrel Piper.
Honorary pallbearers were Ewell Spencer, Matthew Piper, Derek Ledbetter, Jim Keys, Brian Erwin, Wayne Walker, Dr. Charles Klepper and staff and Dr. Scott Ferguson and staff.
Memorials may be made to New Hope Full Gospel Church, 13808 Highway 43 South, Harrison, AR 72601.
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6 Condolence(s)
kAYE Copeland
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Sandra: With deepest sympathy as you cope with the
loss of your loved one
Ross Carter
Friday, December 2, 2016
Maybe we shouldn't admit it but we all have favorite uncles and Gerald was mine. I've always been interested in guns, since birth my mother used to say, but those trips when I was a youngster to visit Uncle Gerald influenced me greatly. My dad Charles and Gerald would always end up on the porch after a meal at grandma Carters with one of Gerald's rifles shooting at cans on fence posts or whatever. Back then Gerald was always trading guns and cars and a lot of times he'd have something different. He would take the time to explain all about the guns to me. I'd sit there hoping and praying they'd let me have a try, most of the time I'd get to shoot once or twice. For a kid already interested in guns it was a huge treat.
Later when I got a little older and had a rifle of my own Uncle Gerald took me squirrel hunting, he was at home in the woods and was a natural shot. I considered myself a pretty good shot but I don't think I ever got a shot at a squirrel because he'd see them and shoot them before I ever even got a glimpse of one. Even thou it wasn't all that often spending time like that with such a good and caring Uncle sticks with you all your life.
Later in life I got a job helping teach some of our first anti-terrorist units the shooting skills we had developed in competition. Many times I related the skills of my Uncle Gerald and his natural abilities. Talking to him about my job he told me his story where in Korea he was one of the men trapped on a hill during what became known as the battle of Pork Chop Hill. I had admired the decoration he received hanging on his wall but this was the first time he talked about it. I don't think he told that story to many and I felt honored to hear it. Uncle Gerald was one of those quiet heroes that didn't want or need recognition, he loved his country and did his job as did my father in WW2 and Korea.
Good bye for now Uncle Gerald, I'm sure your spot in heaven is secure. While on this earth you set an example, you started from beginnings few can even imagine these days, served your country well and worked hard to provide for and raise a good family.
Jerry Bennett
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Sandy
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your loved one. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Matthew Piper
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Uncle Gerald was special to me. We enjoyed each other's company. He loved to tell old stories, and I loved listening to him talk. Aunt Margie surely welcomed him home. I will see them again someday.
Jackie Ashworth
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
May God Bless you
Lanette
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Dear Family,
Please accept my sincere condolence for your loss. Be assured that God will provide you with comfort during this grievous time and he promises a better future. Revelation 21:3, 4.