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Jack B. Carter

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Jack B. Carter, 90, passed into his saviors' arms, August 6, 2019. He was the second of three sons born to Hearl and Virginia Carter of West Fork, Arkansas. Jack graduated West Fork High School, then Arkansas University with a degree in Agriculture and served as an officer in the Air Force. June 1951, he reported to active duty immediately during the Korean War, completing his tour in August 1953. Jack married Martha Golden on July 5, 1952, they enjoyed rearing three children. The Lord called Martha home June 1990 after thirty-eight great years of marriage. Jack was also preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bill and Bud. He is survived by his children, Jeff Carter; Janis (Joe) Harbuck; Jimbo (Fran) Carter; grandchildren, Jack Carter; Casey Carter; Carter (Lauren) Harbuck; Martha (Grant) Blodgett, great-grandchildren, Ford Harbuck; Hallie Harbuck; Lillian Harbuck and daughter-in-law, Erin Carter. Beverly Spratlin and granddaughter, Brianna were also a special part of Jack's life. Jack joined the Prudential Insurance Company Investment Division beginning in Oklahoma City with training August 1, 1954, then he was assigned to Tulsa, Oklahoma office to work the Eastern half of the state producing ranch and residential loans. January 1966 Jack was promoted to manage the Arkansas territory office in Little Rock until his retirement in December 1989. Jack was a devoted Christian, accepting Christ at age eleven, he was a faithful member of Immanuel until his death. Jack taught senior boys in Sunday School and R.A.'s for many years, served on various committees, was a deacon and trustee, worked in the Food Pantry, with the "Nail Benders" and "Church in a Day" groups directed by Dr. Glendon Grober at Arkansas Baptist in the 1980s. A Memorial Service celebrating Jack's life will be held 11:30 am, Friday, August 9, 2019, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford. Visitation will follow the service. A private family burial will be held earlier. Memorials may be made in Jack's name to Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund or one of your choice. Please share your memories of Jack at www.rollerfuneralhomes/Chenal.

Published August 7, 2019

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