John Paul Carter of Ellsinore, Missouri passed away March 2, 2022 at his home in the arms of his wife and five daughters.
John was born Sept. 11, 1936 to Cozy and Samantha Carter. He had attained the age of 85 years, five months and 21 days.
On Nov. 8, 1958, John was united in marriage to the love of his life Marie Wallace. To this union, 10 children were born, Paul Carter (Susie), Rebecca Gearhart (Glen), James Carter (Wendy). all of Ellsinore; Thomas Carter (Allyson) of Bixby, Oklahoma; Mary Ann Collins (Tom) of Ellsinore; the triplets, John Ray Carter (Deana) of Ellsinore, Jana Kay Scott (Doug) of Poplar Bluff, Joan Fay Mann (Jim) of Ellington; Sarah Hawkins (Bryan) of Van Buren; and Daniel Carter (Carly) of Ellsinore.
John was a lifelong resident of Ellsinore. He was employed at Ozark Border Electric for 54 years. He also spent his life as a livestock farmer. He always had numerous head of cattle and loved feeding and counting them. He had a great ability for telling them apart from each other.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years and all of his 10 children and their spouses, 30 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Also, surviving are his brother, Nathan Carter, and two sisters, May Mangnall and Gladys Stocks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Bert Carter, Charles Carter and Elbert Carter, and one sister, Goldie Carter.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, many family members and friends. No one will ever fill his shoes (or his boots).
A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2022, in the Ellsinore General Baptist Church in Ellsinore, with the funeral services being held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in the church chapel. Rev. William McDowell and Rev. Steve Proctor will officiating. Burial will be in the John Carter Family Cemetery in Ellsinore.
Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com.