Obituaries:  Randson Brent Carter, Sabine Parish       C-636
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 6, 1975
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Randson Brent Carter

  Two year old Randson Brent Carter died shortly after arriving at
Fraser Hospital Tuesday, Nov. 4, according to the Sabine Parish
Sheriff's Department.

  Young Carter, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Carter, was the
victim of a freak accident at a neighbor's home, at approximately
1:45 p.m., Tuesday.

  Mrs. Ronald Carter, the child's mother was reportedly visiting
her neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Salter, when the incident
occurred. The Carter children, a Salter child, and several others
were playing outdoors at the Recknor Road residence, off Hwy. 6,
approximately 8 miles west of Many.

  According to deputies, Mr. and Mrs. John Gandy of Shreveport
were also visiting at the home. Gandy was on the back patio of
the home, working on one of the children's toys, when he heard a
crash in the carport. He ran through the walkway, and into the
carport, only seconds after a Honda 360 motorcycle fell on the
Carter child.

  The child had apparently climbed onto the motorcycle before it
toppled over on him. Gandy lifted the motorcycle off the child
and rushed him to Fraser Hospital.

  The Sheriff's Department was notified of the incident after the
child arrived at the hospital. They conducted an investigation
into the death of the tot.

  According to the Sheriff's Department, the child died as a
result of a broken neck, a fractured skull, and crushing
injuries. Dr. C. E. Poimboeuf, Parish Coroner, was called to the
hospital to conduct an examination.

  Survivors of the child include his parents; a brother, Ronald
Ray Carter Jr., and a sister, Angelaque Marie Carter, both of
Many; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parrie of
Zwolle.

  Funeral services will be held at the Beulah Baptist Church,
Thursday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. The Rev. Coda Salter will officiate.

  Burial was in the Beulah Cemetery, under the direction of the
Warren Meadows Funeral Home.