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Floyd Carter Obituary
Dan Carter, 67, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2011. Dan was born on Sept. 22, in Linesville, Pa., to Fred D. and Olivia Timbers Carter and later moved to Jamestown, New York. He is a graduate of Linesville High School and attended the College of the Scriptures in Louisville, Ky., before serving two years in the United States Army. In 1968 he married Cathy Johnson and in 1973 they settled in Arizona. To their union were born two children, a daughter Joy and son Jason. Dan loved his family and the outdoors. He had an adventurous spirit and loved exploring the country. He built homes in New York and Arizona and worked at Honeywell Bull. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Olivia Carter and sister Pauline Darby. He is survived by his wife Cathy, daughter Joy (Brett), son Jason, sisters Violet Alexander of Greenville, Pa., Betty Lattimore of Williamsville, N.Y. and Shirley Dickey of Tucson; brothers Fred Carter of Jamestown, N.Y., Hays Carter of Phoenix, William Stanley Carter of Linesville, Pa. and Carl Thomas Carter of Jamestown, N.Y. Services will be held Saturday at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Road in Phx. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences by visiting the online Guest Book at: www.obits.azcentral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Carter
April 15, 2011
Know that you have the love and support of friends during this very difficult time. Know he is no longer suffering. Be strong in the Lord he will see you through.
Sherry Davison
April 3, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Hammersmark Family
April 2, 2011
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
April 1, 2011
Cathy and family,
Our sincere condolences to you. You will be in our prayers. Thanks for submitting the photos. They showed how much Dan loved his family. Patty and Velton Amica, Sun Lakes, AZ
Martin, Marcela & Lisa Gomez
April 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Erika Darby
April 1, 2011
Dear aunt Kathy, Joy and Jason. So sorry to hear about uncle Dan's passing. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful pictures of your nuclear family. I will keep you all in prayer. He will be missed by All!
Donna Valva
April 1, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Jones
March 31, 2011
May the Lord Bless and Keep you doing this period. Remember the good times, places and all the joy that Dan brought to your lives. Remembering the days in Jamestown, visit to CA. Thank you for letting me share in your special day when you two were united in marriage and the time you opened your hearts and home to the boys and I when we visited. You are in our Hearts, Becky, Roger, Michael & Kay
Diane Johnson
March 31, 2011
Dear Cathy, Joy and Jason, Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos of your lives together. I felt the love you all have for each other while looking at the photos. Dan was blessed to have you as his wife and children, as you were blessed to have him as your husband and father. My deepest sympathy for your loss. I know that he will be greatly missed.
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