He was retired from Burlington Industries after twenty-one and a half years, and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Monticello. He was the son of the late Wyatt Taylor Carter and Zelma Mamie Wallace Carter, and was preceded in death by three brothers,Willie Dave Carter, Wyatt Carter Jr. and Johnny Ray Carter; three sisters, Mary Louise Phillips, Evelyn Dodd and Linda Fay Carter, and one great great granddaughter, Stormy Barber.
Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Mary Bernice Hall Carter of Sheridan; one son; Randell Carter of Sheridan; six daughters; Linda Shafer and husband Richard of Jonesboro AR; Charlotte Fisher and husband Pat, Mary Pezzullo and husband Anthony, both of Monticello; Cathy Owens and husband Dean of Pine Bluff; Audrey McKenzie of North Little Rock; and Brenda Watson and husband David of Sheridan. Four brothers; Treswell Carter of Hamburg; Norwood Carter of Lewisburg, TN; Billy Carter of Houston, TX and Robert Carter of Kirbyville, TX; four sisters; Helen Moore of Texarkana, TX, Ethlyn Wooten of Huntsville, AL; Elizabeth Tillerson of Celina, TX; Jeanette Collins of Arcadia, LA; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Condolences(12)
Tonya Puckett
Sheridan, AR Saturday, June 16, 2012 So sorry for your loss.Robin Loveless
Warren, AR Friday, June 15, 2012 Linda and family so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Courtney Ford (ADE)
Benton, AR Friday, June 15, 2012 Brenda and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We know your daddy was a good man to have such a wonderful daughter.
Lois Dodd Schwen
Sulphur Springs, TX Friday, June 15, 2012 Dear Aunt Mary and Family,We are very sorry to hear about Uncle Odell. He was a very good man and a wonderful example of a Christian husband and father. We pray the Lord will comfort you in the days to come and you will find joy in memories of the days you had together. It is a blessing to know we will see him again when our life on earth is over. God is faithful. 2 Corinthians 5:1; 12:9, 1 Thess. 4:13-18
Lois and Jack Schwen & Family
Tonya Comeau
Amarillo, TX Friday, June 15, 2012 Dear Aunt Mary and family-I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Odell will be missed. Please know that we are thinking of and praying for you all!! My dad, Uncle Tom sends his heartfelt condolences, and was sadden by the news. God Bless you all! Love, Tonya
Eva Lewis
Bartlett, IL Friday, June 15, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.may your memories bring you comfort.Karen Pennington Fuqua
Wilmar, AR Friday, June 15, 2012 Audrey and Brenda, So sorry to hear of the loss of you Dad. You and your family are in my prayers.Jim Collins
Bossier City, LA Friday, June 15, 2012 Condolences and prayers...Carl Eugene Carter
El Dorado, AR Thursday, June 14, 2012 My love and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Carl EugeneBetty Carter Evanston
Vernal, UT Thursday, June 14, 2012 My love and prayers are with you and your family. Love, BJHarry
Star City, AR Thursday, June 14, 2012 It was always a pleasure talking and being around Olen. I enjoyed talking and knowing him , may god bless all the family in this time of grief.cathi martin
monticello, AR Thursday, June 14, 2012 may u rest in peace ,u will be missed