Charles Vernon Carter, a resident of Dewar, died Dec. 24, 2017 at his home in Dewar at the age of 81. Charles was born Dec. 29, 1936 in Eram, Okla., to John Carter and Cora Stephens Carter.
He grew up in Eram, and the Okmulgee and Morris areas. He faithfully served in the US Air Force for several years before returning to Oklahoma. Charles was married to Josephine Claiborne Sept. 15, 2011 in the Wilson Community. Charles and his wife attended the United Pentecostal Church.
Charles was preceded in death by his son, Vernon "Dan" Carter; a daughter, Theresa Carter; a son, Rickey Dale Carter; and by five brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by his wife Josephine Carter of the home; a son, Bob Carter and wife Cindi of Quinlan, TX; a daughter-in-law, Vivian Carter of Weleetka; a daughter-in-law, Judy Carter of Emory, TX; a sister, Naomi Lassiter and husband Larry of Kentucky; by grandchildren, Bert Harelson and Caleb Harelson of Henryetta, Melissa Dawson and husband Joseph of Okmulgee, Mike Deckard, Jerry Deckard, Linda Smith, Wade Carter and wife Summer of Beggs, Brandon Hill of Tulsa, Matt and Chad Carter of Pryor, and Jess Carter of Emory, TX; by numerous other great and great great grandchildren; other extended family and many good friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Dewar United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Matthew Martin officiating. Cremation and service arrangements were entrusted to Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta.