He was a heavy equipment operator, carpenter and a Baptist. He was the son of the late Johnny Carter and Myrtle Murphy Carter and was preceded in death by one brother, Alvin Murphy and one grandson, Chris Carter.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married July 1, 1994, Edith Sharp Piper Carter of Monticello; three sons, Dennis Carter and Larry Carter, both of Monticello and Carl Carter of Scott, AR; three daughters, Wanda St.John of Star City, Debbie Bennett of Monticello and Ellen Henley of Mabelvale, AR; two step sons, Harvey Piper of Monticello and Shane Piper of Haskell; one brother, Calvin Murphy of Monticello; one half brother, Johnny Frank Carter of McArthur; two sisters, Minnie Ruth Graves of Monticello and Alpha Brown of Arkadelphia; one half sister, Joan Pelton of Conroe, TX; a special caregiver, Beverly Cheshire; sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
Condolences(13)
Kerry "Karo" Withers
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 26, 2009 My family and I send our sympathies to all the family. We know you will miss him. You will be in our prayers.Kerry & Karen Withers and family
Jesse & Shelaine Murphy and family
Shreveport, LA Friday, September 25, 2009 Our love and prayers go out to the whole family at this time. May the peace and comfort of our Lord be with you.Love,
Jesse, Shelaine, Hannah, Leah, & Luke
Carol Murphy
Shreveport, LA Friday, September 25, 2009 Know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May our Lord surround and keep you and yours both now and forevermore. Love you, Aunt CarolJoey M. Maxwell
Vilonia, AR Friday, September 25, 2009 I'm very sorry for the family's loss. They are in my prayers.Andy (& Terrie) Briant
Monticello, AR Friday, September 25, 2009 Ms. Edith, Harvey and all family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Andy, Terrie and Jean Briant
RAY AND GAYLON MARCANTEL
HERMITAGE, AR Thursday, September 24, 2009 OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME AND AN EXTRA PRAYER FOR PRESTON..joyce scroggins
monticello, AR Wednesday, September 23, 2009 preston was a wonderful man that will be missed by everyone.mary murphy albright
shreveport, LA Wednesday, September 23, 2009 So sorry to hear about Uncle Preston passing. I will always remember Uncle Preston's sense of humor. I have many fun memories at your house, at Christmastime, and at the family reunions!!!Liz Murphy Audo
Pittsburgh, PA Wednesday, September 23, 2009 I am so sorry to all of Uncle Preston's family. To his wife, his children, his siblings, his nieces and nephews, please accept my sincerest condolences. The memories of all the family reunions at the old church always make me smile!!!!!!Ricky, Teresa & Jayson Sandine
Rison, AR Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Our heart goes out to you at this time. We will always remember the laughter he brought to each and everyone of us.Love,
Uncle Ricky, Aunt Teresa and Jayson
Margie Wiggins
Conroe, TX Wednesday, September 23, 2009 I will remember his laugh always...and of course the way he loved to aggravate whichever kid happened to be walking by at the moment. :)You will be missed Uncle Preston!
~Margie Wiggins
Chris & Margie Wiggins
Conroe, TX Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Sorry for your lost.Larry/Janie Fuller
Monticello,, AR Tuesday, September 22, 2009 We are saddened to learn of your loss.Our prayers go out to the Carter family, Calvin and Minnie Ruth.