of Paris, AR
September 28, 1931 - June 8, 2013
John W. Carter, 81, of Paris, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born September 28, 1931 in Greenwood, Arkansas to his parents Louis ''Dutch'' and Elberta ''Bertie'' (Thomas) Carter. He was a county extension agent for thirty-four years for the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Arkansas in Lawrence, Stone and Logan Counties, an Army veteran of the Korean War, a member and elder of the Church of Christ in Paris and a member of Kiwanis. His legacy will be his children and grandchildren who were his pride and joy.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Louis ''Dutch''and Elberta ''Bertie'' Carter and a sister, Janell Gordon.
John is survived by his wife, Betty C. Carter to whom he was happily married for over sixty years; daughters, Paula Carter Hartz of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Janice Vernon of Dallas, Texas ; sons, Stan Carter of Batesville, Arkansas and Doug Carter of Paris; grandchildren, Zach Vernon, Anna Vernon, Chris Carter, Beth Ramey, Kirsten Hartz, Julia Hartz, Cruse St. Clair, Brandon St. Clair and Abbie Carter and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6:00- 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Church of Christ in Paris with Kevin Heavin and Dale Vernon officiating with burial in Highland Cemetery in Ozark, Arkansas under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Zachary Vernon, Chris Carter, Perry Ramey, Cruse St. Clair, Brandon St. Clair and Grayson Halladay.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Young, Howard Young, Tommy Koch, Larry Koch, Dr. James Burgess, Harold Woody and Jerome Neal.
Memorials may be made to Church of Christ 406 E. Short Mountain Street, Paris, AR 72855 or Logan County Library, 100 E. Academy St., Paris, AR 72855
He will be remembered for his sense of humor, and his godly character as he walked with the Lord.
My mother, Charlotte Penn, and I are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Carter was influential to my Extension career. As an Extension Agent, he made the difference in the lives of many, many 4-H’ers, farmers and families.
Our Sympathy,
Allisen Penn
A beautiful service yesterday for such a well-thought-of and loved man. We are all better people for having known John. But I do not grieve for him. If anyone ever deserved his reward in heaven, it is John. God bless all of his family and friends who will miss him terribly.
Through our mutual employer, UA Cooperative Extension Service, I had the pleasure of working with John on numerous occasions. He always impressed me as one of the best individuals I had ever met. In working also with his son, Stan, I truly believe that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree".
My thoughts are with the family in their loss of John.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember so much about John and will miss him dearly. My siblings and I made a lot of wonderful memories with Betty and John as we were growing up. We did things like slide on our socks down the dark hallway, play on the stationary bike in the garage until we fell off from laughing so hard, spent hours climbing the big tree in the front yard, played with the parakeets and Betty would always make us homemade play dough. I remember the warnings about the furnace getting hot, that the swinging door will smash your fingers and not to bite each other. I spent time with John and Betty from just a few weeks old until I graduated high school and will always consider them family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I was very sorry to hear of John's passing. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Our prayers are with Stsn & fsmily
I always enjoyed John's poems at the District meetings. I enjoyed working with him on various projects through Extension. Karla and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so very sorry to hear of John passing. He was a great man and loved and respected by many. Sorry we are out of town and will miss the service. Prayers for your family.
I grew up in the Dayton Church of Christ and remember your grandparents and John's visiting them. I was so sorry to read of his passing. I know you all must miss him so much but he has reached the goal he has worked all his life for. In Christian Love, Sandra Carson Sloan
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Allen, Christy, and Andrew Looney
My condolences,
To me John was a friend, customer, neighbor and the Mayor of Ellsworth. I think a lot of John and want to be liked as much as he.
Ken
WE love you betty our hearts are sad
I loving memory to our brother in christ
My condolences to the Carter family. I will always remember Mr. Carter and the great conversations we had. He will be missed.
My sympathy to the family. Mr. Carter was a great neighbor. I enjoyed visiting with him and it didnt take long to realize what a fine and honorable man he was.
I was privileged to work with John as a 4-H leader for several years. He was a great man.
It breaks my heart to know Judge has left this world but peace knowing he is happy in heaven with our good Lord God & Jesus! I was blessed enough to be his nurse on many occasions! When the Clinton tornadoes went through and he found out I was helping the displaced families, he handed me a $100! He was that kind of person! Kind & generous with the most awesome laugh! He was loved by all and I pray his family has peace knowing how very cherished he was!
COndolences to family and friends