Will Roland Carter, Jr

Memorial service is 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 21st at the First Baptist Church in Decatur.

Roland was born March 3, 1943 in Dallas to Will Roland Carter and Anna Bell (Hill) Carter. He married Linda Kay Nelson on December 22, 1966 in Tyler, Texas. Roland was a retired teacher and cattle rancher and served as captain in the United States Air Force. He held a Masters of Education Degree from the University of North Texas.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years; sons, Clint Carter and wife Kathrine of Allen, Casey Carter & wife Carrie of Sanger and Clay Carter and wife Whitney of Perryton; daughter, Candice Carter of Krum; 6 grandchildren, Melissa, Justin, Will, Grant, Creed and Ellie Kay; brother, Mark Carter and wife Melody; sister, Ann Johnson and husband John; three nephews; two nieces; an extended family and a host of friends.

The family requests memorials be made to Perryton Baptist Church Youth & Missions through First Financial Bank in Decatur, Texas.

Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home 940/627-5959

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Kenneth & Dorothy McKay offer our sincere condolences to the family, relatives and friends, and pray that their memories be long and that Christ will lift their burden of grief and carry it for them.

Sincerely tendered in Christian Love,
Kenneth & Dorothy McKay

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Clint,

I am so sorry for your loss.

Carrie Ransom Waddill

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To the family of Roland Carter, When I sat down to type this, it hit me that I never met Roland Carter. I've known his son, Casey for 14 years and I've met Linda and the rest of the brood. I also know Roland's brother, Mark and his family, but Roland and I never physically crossed paths. Strangely though, I feel like I know more about him than I know about members of my own family because of all of the interesting stories I've heard.

When Casey tells one of the many stories about his dad, he does it with such respect and reverence that it's easy to see how much he's loved and admired. I feel like a know Roland Carter by knowing the fine people his children have turned out to be (although I'm sure Linda played a big part there too). The legacy of Roland Carter is revealed in the lives of his wonderful children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many, many friendships he fostered throughout his life.

Our hearts go out to you and we'll keep you in our prayers. May God bless and comfort you in this time. Please know that we are there for you, just as we know you'd be for us.

Finally, our daughter, Jordan asked me to tell her friends, Creed Grant and Will that she's so sorry that they lost their grandpa. She said that it would be hard for her to lose her grandpa and she wants you guys to know that she's thinking about you.

With our deepest sympathies,

Steve, Janie and Jordan Dickens

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What a truly outstanding soul.

Vearl Wolverton

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