James Earl Carter

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Visitation Schedule
Black Oak Baptist Church
Black Oak
Black Oak, AR  72414
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
1:00 till 2:00 PM
Service Schedule
Black Oak Baptist Chruch
Balck Oak Community
Black Oak, AR  72386
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Potters Cemetery
Lepanto
Lepanto, AR  72354
James Earl Carter

of Marked Tree, AR

May 26, 1923 - May 12, 2012

James Earl Carter, Marked Tree, age 88, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Three Rivers Nursing Center.

He was born May 26, 1923, in Shannon, Mississippi to the late William Whitten Carter and Mary Anna (Davis) Carter.

Mr. Carter is survived by his five daughters and their husbands, Mary Mildred and the late Willis Jake Hayes of Marked Tree, Janette and the late Freddie Osment of Trumann, Reva and Britt Ferguson of Little Rock, Elisa Justice of Wynne and Tammy and Ray Pritchett of Greenville, Mississippi; thirteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Reva Pauline (McIntosh) Carter, his son, Jesse Earl Carter and seven sisters, Evie May, Rosa Lee, Mattie Eddington, Willie Pearl, Alice Inez Stewart, Besse and Irene Carter and one brother, Jesse Carter.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, at Black Oak Baptist Church with Carter Ferguson and Brother Jimmy Frazier officiating. Burial will follow in Lepanto at the Potter Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Tuesday, until the time of service at the church.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Larry Loggins, Tad Rogers, Billy Plunkett, John Dillinger, Jonathan Scaggs and Don Howard. Honorary pallbearers are Brother Frank Bufford and the men of Black Oak Baptist Church.

The family requests that memorials be sent to Black Oak Baptist Church.


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Linda (Ray) Stidem
Martin, TN
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Sunday, May 20, 2012

The domino gang is back together again. James was a wonderful man. Growing up I felt that he and Pauline were my second mom and dad. Sending prayers for all his family. I have so many good memories of them and my dad and get togethers to play dominos. He will be missed.

Zachary Hatley
Marked Tree, AR
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

We just wanted to say that we at Three Rivers wanted to let you all know that we are praying for you and yours in your time of loss. Mr. Carter was a great man and will be missed by all here. It was a blessing to have met you all and cared for such a wonderful person.

John and Loyce Hern
East End, AR
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Elizabeth andrew
Fulton,
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Monday, May 14, 2012

Mr. Carter was one of the finest people I have the pleasure of meeting i was saddened to hear of his passing. He will truely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May god bless you in your time of sorrow. Mrs. Milton Andrew and family

Janiece Carter
Allen, TX
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Monday, May 14, 2012

My prayers are with the family. James was a wonderful man. I know he will be greatly missed. God Bless !!

Don Howard
Bay, AR
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Sunday, May 13, 2012

The Howard Familywish to send our condolences to the Carrter Family.It was a joy to know and serve Brother James as pastor for a time.He has made it across the finish line and is resting in Jesus.Brother,we will see you soon!

Don Howard
Bay, AR
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Sunday, May 13, 2012

The Howard Familywish to send our condolences to the Carrter Family.It was a joy to know and serve Brother James as pastor for a time.He has made it across the finish line and is resting in Jesus.Brother,we will see you soon!