Wayne Carter

Wayne Carter, 62, died Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Howardwick.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Thacker Haynes, officiating.

At Mr. Carter’s request, his body was donated to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Wayne was born December 19, 1952, to Carl and Peggy Carter. Wayne graduated from Clarendon High School in 1971. He played basketball at Clarendon College until he was drafted into the US Army. After many years of working as a ranch hand and electrician, Wayne began his 29 year career as a law enforcement officer. In 1986, he became a deputy for Gray County under Rufe Jordan. In 1991 he served as a baliff for Judge Kent Sims for eight years and continued working as a baliff for Judge Steven R. Emmert until his retirement in December of 2014. In 1977, Wayne married Kathy Raines of McLean. They had two children, Kristina Diane and Charles Wayne. In October 1996, he married Carla Davis of Amarillo. They resided in Howardwick until his death. Together they enjoyed yard work and fishing trips to Colorado. Wayne was a phenomenal athlete and an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He was known as a gentle giant and a friend to many. He never met a stranger. He loved his grandkids and enjoyed his time with them especially in the pool.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Carter; his grandparents, Elmer and Ruth Ware and Ransom and Eunice Carter.

He is survived by his wife, Carla Carter of the home; his daughter, Kristina Luna and husband Paul of Fort Worth; a son, Charlie Carter of Alanreed; his grandchildren, Emerson Carter of Corpus Christi, Katie, Avery, and Ransom Herrera of Pampa, Anhelica, Carter, and Bella Luna of Fort Worth; his parents, Carl and Peggy Carter of Old Mobeetie; a sister, Lynna Crockett and husband Bill of Shamrock; a brother, Steve Carter and wife Tammy of McLean; his father in law, Lonnie Davis of Amarillo; his mother in law, Sue Davis of Amarillo; a sister in law, Lauri Mooring and husband Rick of Edmond, Oklahoma; a sister in law, Rhonda Maxwell and husband Edgil of Amarillo; a close friend of the family, Chelle Carter of Amarillo and a host of many nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to the Hospice Care of the Southwest.

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