Woodrow Carter, Jr., 72, of Bridge City, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at his residence.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Bridge City.

Born in Dillon, South Carolina on June 11, 1941, Woodrow was the son of Woodrow Carter, Sr. and Sophie (Crowley) Carter. He loved working on cars, the actor, John Wayne, and raising his German Shepherds. Woodrow loved his family very much especially his grandkids and great-grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Woodrow Buren Carter.

Woodrow is survived by his wife, Patsy P. Carter of Bridge City; and six sons, Keith P. Carter, Sr. and wife, Brandi of Bridge City, Scott B. Carter of Orange, Lance Q. Carter, Sr. and wife, Elizabeth of Orange, Logan P. Carter of California, Lando G. Carter and wife, Lani of Orange and John M. Carter of Florida

He is also survived by his nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, J.B. Carter of North Carolina; and uncle, Howard Crowley and wife, Pat of South Carolina.