Lewis Charles Carter Obituary
Lewis Carter “LC”, as he was affectionately called, was born on
L August 9, 1930, to Frank Carter and Gertrude Taplin. He entered into the loving arms of our Lord on September 18, 2022 at the age of 83. Lewis was raised by his mother Gertrude and bonus dad Steve Ray, Jr in Bryan and College Station. Lewis attended public schools in the Texas and Oklahoma School Districts. He was the oldest of twelve children. Lewis’ first marriage to Clenora Faye Jarmon ended in divorce. He later married Ophelia Moore on July 15, 1990, in Texola, OK. He attended Bethany Baptist Church. He enjoyed music and riding motorcycles.
Lewis loved working with his hands. He was truly an artist at heart. He owned and operated a mechanic shop and also a paint and body shop which produced custom paint jobs. Lewis was a jack of all trades. He could set fences, paint houses, install roofs and flooring and so much more. He was very stylish. He had a love for exotic boots, hats and belt buckles. LC also had a very kind heart. He never met a stranger. He loved life and the excitement that came with it. He left his mark on the community and touched so many lives in a positive and uplifting way. LC loved others completely, without judgement.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
LC is preceded in death by his father, Frank Carter, his mother Gertrude Ray, bonus father Steve Ray, Jr., his brother George Huddlen, and sisters Francis Daniels, Mamie Ray and Lillian Collins, and uncle Ollie Taplin.
His memory will be cherished by his wife, Ophelia. His daughters from his
previous marriage to Clenora Faye Carter McArthur, Doris Baker-Harris, Michelle (Cathy) Carter-Porter and Averil Carter, all of Houston, Texas. His son Charles (Tonya) Smith (Elk City); grandchildren, La’Trice Carter, Sharmon Baker, Michael (Shaquana) Campbell, Donte’ Campbell all of Houston, Texas. Kenyon Smith, Keyshawn (Kaitlin) Smith, Keenan Smith, Kylee Smith (Elk City); great-grandchildren: Shamyra Baker, Zion Campbell, Lyndon Baker, all of Houston, Texas; Quincy Smith (Elk City) ; brothers and sisters: Travis (Vernice) Ray, (OKC), Leon (Karen) Ray (AZ), Steve (Dian) Ray, Harmon (Michelle) Ray, Jimmy (Alison) Ray, Helen (Tracy) Bennett, Lucille (Johnny) Pierce, all of Oklahoma City; brother-in-law H.B. Collins (Clinton); special aunt, Hattie Taplin (Clinton); cherished companion , Patricia Carter; eleven bonus grandchildren, numerous bonus great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends as well as the Burns Flat,
Well done, thy Good & Faithful servant. Matthew 25:23
