of Marion, AR
February 4, 1923 - June 29, 2016
William Sanders ''Sully'' Carter, Sr., at the age of 93, peacefully passed away on June 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce McKinney Carter. Sully is survived by his children, William Sanders Carter, Jr. (Ann) of Jackson, MS and Scott McKinney Carter (Linda) of Memphis, TN.
William Sanders Carter was born on February 4, 1923, in Clarksdale, Arkansas. Marion, Arkansas became his home in 1929 where he and his family attended Marion United Methodist Church. He graduated from Marion High School after briefly attending Kemper Military School. Sully attended Columbia University and graduated from Mississippi State University where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Sully fell in love with Joyce McKinney Carter and they were married in 1956.
Sully was a devoted and proud resident of Marion Arkansas. He served on many boards and committees: Crittenden Regional Hospital Board of Directors, Saint Francis Levee District, Citizens Bank of Marion, Crittenden County Heart Association, Agricultural Council of Arkansas and Federal Land Bank Bureau. After 33 years of service on Marion's City Council, Sully was awarded the Marion Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award. He was described by many as a humanitarian, philanthropist and good Samaritan. Mr. Carter enjoyed playing tennis, watching college football with friends and driving the family motorhome to many Razorback games. He was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. If you knew Sully you knew his mantra of ''Happy Days''.
Sully was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Ball Carter and Rebecca Danner Carter. He leaves 5 grandchildren; Kathleen Elisabeth Carter of New York, New York, Suzanne Carter Shaw (David) of Athens, Georgia, Rebecca Carter Tisher (Charles) of Mobile, Alabama, William McKinney Carter of Asheville, North Carolina and William Ross Sanders Carter of Jackson, Mississippi. He leaves one great-grand child, Charles David Tisher, III. A special thank you and recognition to Sully's neighbors, Danny and Sherry Chrestman of Marion, Arkansas, whom have been dedicated and loving friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m Saturday at Crittenden Memorial Park. Pastor Richard Rieves will officiate. The family requests memorials to be made to Marion Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.
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Jane C. Williamson
Saturday, July 2, 2016
A Southern gentleman who was kind to everyone.
Jan and Fritzi Thomas
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Scot and Sandy,
May we express to you our sorry at your time of bereavement. Your dad was a important person in the Danner family.
Chris Shoemake
Friday, July 1, 2016
To the family of Mr. Carter, you have been blessed by the mere fact of your Father's length of life. I know from my loss of parents we never want our parents to leave us, but in some cases it is also a blessing if they pass on if their quality of life is not of any enjoyment to them any longer or if they become a burden to be cared for by others. I came to know Mr. Carter because we purchased the little white house on the corner behind where First Baptist Church was located. We bought it for our son and his family to live there. I must say Mr. Carter was a neighborly sort and even though our son was in his early twenties, he found Mr. Carter to be friendly, helpful if needed and just a good friend. When our son and his family moved to the Little Rock area we were surprised that Mrs. Carter had had a party the evening before and she sent all the leftovers in boxes for us to make the move. Scott and Paula had two little girls and a new six week baby boy, so we drove over with them to make the move. Needless to say, we were barely on our way until it was lunch time, probably got a late start. We stopped at the rest stop before Forrest City and enjoyed the lavish wonderful sandwiches, cookies and ate until we were content. I must say I have never forgotten their nice send off for a young couple beginning their journey of life away from family. I saw Mr. Carter on occasion about town, even saw him enjoy dancing at Marion's Esperanza one year. Then I saw he and his bride at the Doctor's office, she with a bag full of meds and both of them had begun to look frail. I knew then to not be surprised when I would learn of their passing. I might add he was very very attentive to her as they were waiting in the Dr.'s office that day. That was just who he was! He left his mark and has gained a better home to join his loved ones. I suppose I would sum the way I will always think of him as what we in the South are proud to say about another, he was truly a Southern Gentleman. Family, my prayers are with you as you celebrate his life and in the coming days also.
Nannette & OD Baker
Thursday, June 30, 2016
My family & I were lifelong neighbors of Sully. I'd like to share a little something with everyone.
Every Christmas without fail, the Carters displayed a large nativity on their front porch. Mrs. Carter once told me the story of when they purchased it in Memphis. When I was a little girl ( and Adult), I loved looking at their nativity set! Around 4 years ago I felt led to ask him if he'd like for my husband & me to gather the XL nativity pieces from his attic & set it up for him on his porch. He was thrilled & led us to the attic! He watched eagerly as we set it up & hung the star over it. I took a picture of that moment & so glad I did.,
He & his wife were great people! Sully was always good to check in otters to see if they needed anything- particularly the elderly.