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Joe Preston Carter

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JOE PRESTON CARTER, 83, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 3, 2011. He was born in Kennett, Mo. to Ed and Irene Carter and was the owner/operator of Joe Carter Enterprises. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a member of American Legion Post 332. He is survived by his lifetime friend, Dorthy Keathley of Little Rock; brother, Buell Carter of Blytheville; sister, Kathryn Parkinson of Caruthersville, Mo.; nieces, Leah Mohlke of Conway and Ruth Billings of Kentucky; nephew, Casey Billings of Kentucky; numerous relatives and friends, and best friend, Edgar Hall. Preceding him in death was his wife, Ruth Carter. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mr. Carter's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Published February 6, 2011

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