He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and loved doing for and visiting with his family. Gordon's life was farming, fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his wife, Ouida Lindsey Carter of Monticello; two sons, Timothy Russell Carter and wife Tobie of Monticello and John Carter and wife Whitney of Dermott; one daughter, Tonya Carter Smith and husband Jeff of Hamburg; two sisters, Mary Lois Brown of Bull Shoals and Linda Lambert of Dermott; twelve grandchildren, Cody, Eric, Alana, Dylan, Logan, Hayden, Lucas, Jace, Hannah, Kayley, Rylee, and Gabriel; one great-grandchild, Drake; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 14 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(5)
Lois Bergeron
Holden, LA Thursday, November 12, 2015 You were such a wonderful person to be around. I have so many memories of you that I can't list them all. You had one of the kindest hearts of anyone I ever knew and you were always there for whomever needed you. We love you Uncle Gordon and always will love you and miss you so much. Life will never be the same without you. We will be reunited again one day. I will hold on to and cherish every memory I have and make sure my kids know those memories so they can tell their kids. I love you and my heart is breaking right now but I know you are reunited with your mom, dad and brothers and sisters and that is what is getting me through this. I love you with all my heart and always will.Cameron Thomas
Eudora, AR Thursday, November 12, 2015 On behalf of myself and Eudora High School Class of 1999 we extend our deepest sympathy to Tonya Carter Smith and family.Ann Butler
Baton Rouge, LA Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Aunt Ouida, Timothy, John, Tonya, and families my heart and prayers are with you. Uncle Gordon, it hurts so much that you got taken from everyone so soon. I just hope you knew how much you was loved. I'm going to miss your smile and the way you would say Well hi "Hun" , How are you?" When I was younger I would always look up to you as the "Cool Uncle" because you wasn't that much older than I was. I have so many wonderful memories of you. I love you.Bruce & Gayla Parker Cockerham
Hamburg, AR Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Ouida, I'm so very sorry about Gordan's passing. I know you and your children will experience a great loss. Please know your in my thoughts and prayers. GaylaJennifer Calloway
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, November 10, 2015 I'm sorry to hear about your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.