Obituary for Perry Carter of Howe
Perry Lee Carter of Howe was born Feb. 3, 1953 in Fort Meyers, Florida to Jack Carter and Dorothy (Cheny) Wooten and passed away July 22, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 71.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Brad Hill officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Perry was a longtime resident of the area with numerous friends. He was the owner of Carter’s Trucking and Excavating. Perry enjoyed being on the tractor baling hay, fishing with his dog Sugg, and eating seafood. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Perry was a great husband, father, papa, and friend. He will be deeply missed by many.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Carter; three children Michael Carter, Kristie Carter and Carolyn Carter; one sister, Susan Whitemore; four brothers Randy Carter, Donald Carter, Jerry Carter and Calvin Carter; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jack Carter and Dorothy (Cheny) Wooten; a step-brother, Larry; and his step-mom, Joan Carter.
The family will visit with friends Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign Perry’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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