John Boyd Carter Jr.

JOHN BOYD CARTER, JR. oil operator and bank executive passed away September 13, 2004. Born in Fort Worth on October 19, 1924 to John Boyd and Enlie Corder Carter, he has been a Houston resident since childhood. After attending Lamar High School and Kemper Military School, Jack graduated from the University of Texas, later getting a graduate business degree at Babson College in Boston. An independent oil operator in his early professional years, Jack then managed the "Texas Fund," the first mutual fund in Texas. Joining Lehman Brothers as the Southwest Representative, he opened the Houston office in 1959, was made general partner at age 42 and ultimately served as Managing Director. While at Lehman Brothers, he was instrumental in the founding of Capital National Bank where he was chairman of the Executive committee. Jack served as Senior Vice-President of Pogo Producing Co. from 1977-1986. He was appointed in 1982 by President Ronald Reagan and confirmed by the Senate as a director of the United States Synthetic Fuels Corp. After his retirement as CFO of Pogo Producing Co., he co-founded Houston National Bank and served as Chairman of the Board. Jack joined the board of Baylor College of Medicine in 1971. He retired from the board in 1993, yet continued his chairmanship of BCM Technologies until 2002, when he became Chairman Emeritus. He was named an Outstanding Volunteer of the year in 2000. The number of companies and the advancement of medical technology developed under BCM Technologies is phenomenal. Jack was a member of the board of several prominent family foundations including the Robert Kleberg Foundation of San Antonio. He served as President of the Board of Directors of High Prairie Ranch Co.; Director of Sterling Bank and B.C.M. Technology, Inc., as well as on the Advisory Board of Techxas Ventures in Austin. Actively involved in numerous organizations, Jack served as a Board member of Private Enterprise Research Corporation at Texas A&M University, the Texas State Historical Association, Trustee of the Baylor College of Medicine, the Howard Flourey Institute in Melbourne, Australia and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. He was a member of the Houston Country Club, U. S. Seniors Golf Association and the Pilgrims Club and Brook Club, both in New York City. Two affiliations of which Jack felt tremendous pride from his days at The University of Texas was his induction into the Cowboys as "Tophand" and membership in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, of which he was named Outstanding Alumnae 2003. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and golf. Spending time at his beloved High Prairie ranch, he was known to tell a few stories, always with a certain twinkle in his eye. A man of great vision, integrity and generosity, Jack contributed his time and talents toward making a difference in Houston, a city that he loved dearly. Jack was blessed with a quick wit, sharp mind, loyal friends and loving family. His was a life well-lived and well-loved. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Betty Lou Langston Carter, daughter Cathy Carter Malone, and son and daughter-in-law, Mason and Lynn Carter of Austin. Surviving stepchildren are Louise Bayless Parsley and husband Bob; and James L. Bayless, Jr. and wife Liz of McLean, Va. His grandchildren who brought him great joy are Megan and Carter Malone; Madeline and John Mason Carter; and step grandchildren Elizabeth, Bayless and Garland Parsley. The family wishes to thank Dr. Bobby Alford for his friendship and care over the years and Brenda McHenry for her devotion, friendship and involvement with the Carter family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main. In lieu of flowers and for those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas 77030.