of Manila, AR
January 21, 1959 - June 14, 2024
Donald Ray ''Shanks'' Carter, 65, of Manila passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born January 21, 1959 to the late Bennie and Margurite Moore Carter. He was an retired Truck Driver for Johnny Jennings Farms. Donald was an avid hot rod enthusiast and loved competing at George Ray's Dragstrip in Paragould with his brother, Joe and in Dyersburg TN. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews to whom he thought of as his own kids. He always was happy and wanted to make everyone laugh and happy as well. He is survived by his sisters, Martha Crowe, Kitty Bunch and Donna Faye Hiser and brothers, Arthur Carter, Paul Carter and Ricky Carter. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Vernon Carter and Joe Carter.
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8 Condolence(s)
Dennis Tacker
Monday, June 17, 2024
Larry Joe Drake Jr
Sunday, June 16, 2024
RIP good man. Glad I got the chance to meet you and race with you at George Ray’s. Prayers for family and friends. It won’t be the same at the track without your smiling face.
Paul walker
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Rest in peace my friend you will be missed, praying for your family!
Margie Thrasher
Sunday, June 16, 2024
To Shanks siblings sry for yalls loss my prayers are with yall..Shanks was loved by many n I've never known known him to be nothing but funny n he was a hilarious guy..I've
known him for so many yrs n will miss him dearly..RIP SHANKS KEEP ON RACING UP IN HEAVEN..u now have wings like your Mama..Daddy..
Vernon n Joe...we will all miss u my dear friend...
Mitchell Lasater
Sunday, June 16, 2024
You’re going to be missed my friend! You taught me a lot about cars and racing!
Glen Talley
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Good good man right there we will miss him
Steven May
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Rest now my friend. You are missed.
Stephanie Johnson
Saturday, June 15, 2024
He was a great man . He worked with my husband at Johnny Trucking . My husband and him can catch up in heaven now . Rest in peace. Praying for family and friends.