James Samuel “Jimmy” Carter, III
James Samuel “Jimmy” Carter, III, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Albert Champagne and Cole Clark. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Waycross, Georgia, on July 12, 1962, he was the son of James Samuel Carter, Jr. and Carol Grace (Elliott) Carter. Jimmy worked as an operator in the wood yard at International Paper for 36 years. He enjoyed spending his free time bass fishing and being with family and friends. Jimmy was the baby of the family and was always happy with a smile on his face. He truly enjoyed life and wanted everyone around him to be happy. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Grace Carter; sister, Linda Grace Carter Hall; and his brother-in-law, Sam Hall.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Becky Waldrep Carter; son, James Riley Carter, of Kirbyville; step-son, Jody Harrison, of Jasper; grandchildren, Tracen Harrison and Brexley Harrison, of Jasper; sisters, Sherrie Carter Gonzalez and husband Herman, of Mauriceville and Terry Carter Morgan and husband Robert Allen, of Jasper; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris McDonald, Jody Bailey, Boogie LaFosse, Tommy Ferguson, Eric Wozniak, and Randy Sparks. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Smith, Johnny Breaux, James Tidwell, John Trahan, and Dewayne Duck.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Kirbyville High School Fishing Team at KHS Bass Masters Attn: Amy Fountain, 1100 Margaret, Kirbyville, TX 75956.
Condolences
Diana Lee
May 2, 2019
Sadly I did not get to meet Jimmy. Our love and good thoughts goes out to his whole family. Jim True and Diana Lee
Anonymous
May 1, 2019
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April 30, 2019
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Bert Robinson
April 30, 2019
To Becky and the entire Carter family - I was so sorry to hear this sad news - although I didn't know Jimmy all that well, I always enjoyed his company when he came by our office or attended our social events. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. God Bless
Glenn
April 30, 2019
Many great memories from our high school days, camping and hunting. Memories and friendship I will never forget. RIP brother.
Claybar Funeral Home
April 30, 2019
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Celeste
April 29, 2019
First Cousins, First Friends
As children, and first cousins, we shared kiddie pools and swings, sandwiches and popsicles. He was about 2 and taught me how to untwist a butterscotch candy. He was the boy amongst a bunch of girls! And we loved him dearly.
Celeste Carter Edge
Anonymous
April 29, 2019
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Janet Lowe And Jana Lowe Baker
April 29, 2019
I have known Jimmy and all his family since the ‘80’s. I was a neighbor to them in Jasper They’re very loving and giving people. Jimmy was a kind and cheerful young man who loved his family and friends dearly! He is leaving a void in many lives,especially his wife and son and sisters! His life has been shortened but GOD knows why! Praying for happiness to come to your lives again! He would want that for all of you! My love to all, Janet Lowe
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April 29, 2019
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April 29, 2019
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April 29, 2019
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