Obit: Robert C. Carter, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Peggy Chandler Beaubouef, 2656 Hwy 1232, Winnfield, LA 71483
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>From a June, 1939 Winnfield News American

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ROBT. C. CARTER, AGE 95, THURSDAY

Born, Lived and Died at Home Place Near Calvin

Funeral services for Robert C. Carter, Sr., age 95, one of Winn Parish's
oldest citizens, who died at his native home at Calvin Wednesday morning at
six o'clock, were held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock at Sanders Chapel
and interment made in the cemetery there. The Rev. Harold Quarles conducted
the last rites.

Mr. Carter was born in 1843 and has lived continuously at that same place
until his death.  He was a member of one of the pioneer families of this
section, many of whom lived to be far advanced in years, and many others by
whom he is survived.

He was a member of the Methodist church and held his membership at Sanders
Chapel.

Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Pennie Carter, three daughters, Mrs. Lou
Maxey, Calvin, Mrs. Ella Quarles, Jonesboro, Mrs. Willie Rhymes, Winnfield;
four sons, Robert C. Carter, Jr., former Police Juror of Ward 8, Robbins
Carter, Winnfield, Knoebel Carter, Calvin and Jim Carter, Winnfield, 17
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.


(Submitted by Peggy Chandler Beaubouef, 2656 Hwy 1232, Winnfield, LA 71483)