Gary Ray Carter
Gary Ray Carter, 75, Caulfield, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born July 14, 1949, at West Plains, Missouri, to Cleve Carter Jr., and Betty Talley Green. Mr. Carter was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force. On December 26, 1969, he was married at Hocomo, Missouri, to Cheryl Lair. Gary enjoyed electrician work and liked to tinker; he loved to hunt and fish. He had worked at Baxter Lab, was a mechanic and installed satellite dishes.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Carter, of the family home; three children, Ty Carter, Melissa Looney and Kody Carter and wife, Angie; grandchildren, Tyla, Cody, Summer, David, Shawnee, Mason and Noah; eight great-grandchildren, Creed, Raylynn, Haisley, Tinsley, Tymber, Amber, Kendra and Nevaeh; his mother, Betty Green; one brother, Larry Carter and wife, Janice; and several nieces and nephews.
His father, two step-fathers, Glen Cook and Kenneth Green and one brother, Mike Carter, preceded him in death.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or American Heart Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber Redburn
February 24, 2025 @ 2:15 pm
Betty, Larry/Janice & Families,
We extend our Deepest Sympathy to all of you at the passing of Gary. Daily may God provide each of you peace, comfort, strength, and encouragement at this time. We will bee keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. My Mother, Ivene, has wonderful memories of Gary and his brothers from having attended church with them many years ago. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
AnnaMarie Brauer
February 24, 2025 @ 5:11 pm
Sherry im so sorry to hear of you loss , it isn’t an easy task to handle. Need anything I’m hear to help you.
Charles N Dianne Coats
February 24, 2025 @ 5:40 pm
Our deepest sympathy. Praying for you and your family.
Steven and Clarene Morrow
February 24, 2025 @ 5:57 pm
Prayers for this family, Gary was great to work with at Baxterhealthcare
Pam Coffman
February 25, 2025 @ 10:04 am
Cheryl and family. My condolences to your family. May God give you strength and comfort in the days to come.
Danny Holmes
February 25, 2025 @ 9:45 pm
Gary was one of the best. Worked with him for 20+ years at the Lab. He also sold me my first satellite dish . Prayers for Cheryl and family!
David and Kathy Clark
February 26, 2025 @ 7:12 am
Cheryl, thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Garnet Roam
February 26, 2025 @ 8:27 am
Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
God‘s blessings and peace.
Much love to you.
Garnet
Mary Bouthillier
February 27, 2025 @ 4:59 pm
So sorry to hear about the passing of Gary. My prayers go out to all of you.
Donna Newberry
March 5, 2025 @ 5:20 pm
Cheryl, Larry, Betty Jo and families. So sorry for loss of Gary. Prayers for all at this time of sorrow. Noble and Donna Fox Newberry
Donna Spencer
March 6, 2025 @ 10:23 am
So sorry for your loss of Gary. Our prayers for your family.