Junior Carter
Wood River |
Junior Ray Carter, 80, passed away at 10:06 am, Tuesday, December 13. 2022 at his residence.
Born June 3, 1942, in Trailback, MO, he was the son of William and Ida Edda (Norton) Carter.
He had worked as a driver and roper for Kraut Tree Service for 15 years before retiring in 2005.
On February 20, 1967, in Mexico, he married Elizabeth Eastep. She survives.
Surviving also are sons, Rickey Carter and Sonny Carter both of Wood River, daughters, Teresa (William) Pope in Kentucky, and Tammy (Larry) Thompson of Alton; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harvey and Wayne Carter; and a sister, Betty Little.
Visitation will be from 10 am until the time of service at 12 pm, Tuesday, December 20 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Frank Akers will officiate.
Burial will follow in Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana.
Wanda Cemetery
