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Walter "Walt" Cartier

1928 - 2013

Walter "Walt" Cartier obituary, 1928-2013, Hattiesburg, MS

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1928

DIED

2013

Walter Cartier Obituary

Walter "Walt" Cartier

Hattiesburg

Walter "Walt" Cartier, 84, of Hattiesburg, died February 28, 2013, at Forrest General Hospital. Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2013, at Central Baptist Church, followed by burial in Dixie Cemetery.

Mr. Cartier devoted his life to the education of the children of Forrest County and served five terms as Superintendent of Forrest County Schools. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was a member of 21 different clubs and organizations and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ettie Cleo Sebren.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Cartier of Hattiesburg; two sisters, Juanita Smith of New Orleans and Virginia Maples of Temple, Tex.; a niece, Charlotte Hancock of St. Rose, La.; a nephew, Ronald Hess of Kenner, La.; and several cousins.

Visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg.



Published by Hattiesburg American on Mar. 3, 2013.
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Please accept my condolences in this difficult time. May you find comfort in cherishing the memories of a wonderful life that always gave to others and in drawing closer to God through prayer. (Eccle7:1; Isa25:8)

C A

March 10, 2013

I remember Mr. Cartier very well. He was always around the schools and the students. It seemed like he was at every function we had. He was a very well loved man and will be greatly missed.

B Guthrie

March 7, 2013

Miss Joyce, you are in our heartfelt Prayers, sweet thoughts, and fond memories. Walt was and is a true Southern Gentleman Christian...Godspeed Always...R. Scott Farris & Jolyn Sims Farris Buch

Scott Farris

March 5, 2013

My prayers are with the family. Mr. Cartier was a great man.

Peggy Scott

March 5, 2013

Ms. Joyce I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Walt's passing. He was such a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Sherry Parker

March 5, 2013

Walt,we will all miss you, May God Bless & keep you.
Love you cousin. Fay & fAMILY

Fay & Stan Guiles

March 5, 2013

To Mrs. Cartier and the Family: May the the weight of Abba Father's glory cover you during this most difficult time.

Anita Williams

March 4, 2013

My God strengthen you during this time.

Beverly Magee Commodore

March 4, 2013

Prayers and Blessings to the family. Will miss my friend.

Marion Green

March 3, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Linda Bourgeois, Ph.D.

March 2, 2013

Walt, we never meet but I feel like I know you from all the stories your wonderful wife has told me through the years. May peace be with you, you are now home and that nasty disease is gone for ever.

Cathy Porter

March 2, 2013

On behalf of McDavid Nall American Legion Unit 146 Petal MS and the Ladies Auxiliary...thank you for your service sir...PEACE BE WITH YOU

Darlene Finley

March 1, 2013

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