He was a farmer for a number of years and a retired self-employed gravel truck driver, and a long time member of the Pleasant Springs Baptist Church, where he served as treasurer for both the church and cemetery fund for a number of years. He was a World War II Veteran, serving 4 1/2 years in the United States, Alaska and Europe. He especially enjoyed turkey and deer hunting, and then re-telling the stories of how it all took place. Lemoine was preceded in death by five brothers, Grover Lee Carter, Hubbard Carter, J. D. Carter, Claude Carter and Moton Carter; one sister, Mattie Jeff Carter.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Valeto Christine Donaldson Carter, now of Hamburg; one daughter, La Wanda Carter Johnson and husband, Larry of Hamburg; three sisters, Jewell King of Dumas, Lille Mae Obriant of Pine Bluff and Shirley Ann Robertson of Star City; two grandchildren, Janay Johnson Jacks and husband, Wade of Hamburg and Paul Lemoine Johnson of Monticello; one great grandchild, Tyler Garrett Jacks of Hamburg; many nieces, nephews and numerous friends of Drew and Ashley County.
Condolences(10)
Liz Trotter Corbell
Stephenville, TX Thursday, August 6, 2009 Lawanda, I was so saddened to hear about your Dad's passing. I know you hated to give him up, but he is now free of pain. May God surround you with his Love. Tell you Mom that I'm thinking of her, too. Your parents were GOOD people and they both have lived an exemplary life. Wish I could have been there for your Dad's funeral. Love you, girlfriend . . . . . . . . LizJanice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, July 20, 2009 So sorry to hear of your loss. We all loved him and hearing of his dear brings such fond memories of childhood at my grandparents and church with you all.Love and Sympathy,
Janice "Gladden" McAllister
evelyn carter
little rock, AR Monday, July 20, 2009 I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I DO KNOW HOW IT FEELS.I DONT KNOW HOW I COULD OF MISSED YOUR CALL BUT I DID AND I AM SO SORRY. I WOULD OF BEEN THERE IF I HAD OF KNOWN.IF I CAN BE OF ANY HELP, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.Deborah Bays
Hamburg, AR Monday, July 20, 2009 Mrs. Wanda and family, I have been out of town and just learned of your lose. I know you are going to miss your father greatly. He has left you with many happy memories. Hang on to those memories, each other and trust that God will send you comfort and peace. It helpes me to think of all my parents friends and family that has gone on before them, the stories they are sharing with each other and the happiness they are enjoying at this time. Remember we love you and are here for you. Debbie and WarrenJoann McGee
Star City, AR Saturday, July 18, 2009 Mrs. Veleto, La wanda and FamilyMay God bless and comfort you during this time. Mr. Lemoine was a special man. Always so friendly. He always came to meet me when I attented Pleasant Springs Baptist Church and that made me feel so welcome. I have known him and Mrs. Veleto since I was a teenager and they have meant a lot to my life. Heaven is growing sweeter all the time.
Roth E. Rabb
Rison, AR Saturday, July 18, 2009 La Wanda and Mrs. Veleto I remember fresh hand you loss at this time. I'll always remember the fun times I had hauling hay with Mr. Lemoine and Hubbard for various people around the Myhand Community. I hope for you as in my case this time of despair and loss gets better with GOD'S direction and purpose.Roth Edward Rabb
Beverly Sweeney-Domerese
Benton, AR Saturday, July 18, 2009 I am sorry for your loss. He was a special man and a wonderful uncle. your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you,Beverly Sweeney-Domerese
Hazel Tucker Medders
Eden, TX Friday, July 17, 2009 You were my second family growing up. I've always held you all in a special place in my heart. I love you, wish I could be there. May you find peace knowing that he truly is in a better place. Hazel Tucker MeddersLarry/Janie Fuller
Monticello, AR Friday, July 17, 2009 We are so sorry about Mr. Lemoine's passing. Mr. Lemonie and Mrs. Valeto have been good neighbors and very good friends for 25 years, and 69 years for Janie. We will sorely miss Mr. Lemonie's good himor. He would talk and laugh with pracatically all our Family and guests at our yard parties. We will miss talks and visits with him on their front porch, expecially his reminiscing about his WW2 Service. We will treasure forever his informative and historical accounts of growing up during the Great Depression, fighting for our country, and other life meaning stories. We recall Mr. Lemoine's happiness at his WW2 reunion in Missouri. His WW2 buddies recalling stories and their experiences. When Mr. Lemoine took us to the "roll throwing restaurant" in Missouri, He delighted in catching the rolls while we ate. We will miss Mr. Lemoine handing out pieces of wrapped candy and gum to us and our children. Our grandchildren will miss visiting with him. He was always good about visiting people-especially in their time of need and sickness. He and Mrs. Valeto have raised Lawanda well as evidenced by her love and and caring for her parents. We know your Family will have comfort in knowing God has selected Mr. Lemoine to become a member of His Heavenly Family.Jamie West Rawls
Monticello, AR Friday, July 17, 2009 I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Lemoine. He was very dear to my family. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers throughout your loss.