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Darel "Buzzy" Carter Jr.

Darel "Buzzy" Carter Jr. obituary

Darel Carter Obituary

Darel "Buzzy" Carter, Jr., 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 23, 2009. He was born August 5, 1949 in Heavener, Oklahoma, to Darel L. and Willa Raye (Cooper) Carter. Buzzy loved the outdoors and he often could be found with the wind on his face riding his Harley with his best friends and brothers. He was a member of the Downed Bikers Association. Buzzy also enjoyed hunting or sitting on his boat with a fishing line in the water waiting to catch the next big one. He was preceded in death by his mother, Willa, in 2007. Buzzy is survived by his father, Darel, Sr. son, Darel Rocky Gilmore sister, Samye Cooper nephew, Carter Cooper and his wife, Beckie, and their kids, Ashley, R.T. and Carter II niece, Brandye Gage and her husband, Robin and his constant companion, Princess, his black Lab. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, February 27, 2009, at Church of the Servant with interment following at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Oklahoman on Feb. 26, 2009.

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July 1, 2009

I remember what a delight Buzzy was when Jeannie and I would spend the night with Samye. He was full of fun and mischief and such a handsome guy. I'm so very sorry for your sudden loss. Always remember, that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. John 3:15
God Bless Samye and the family.
Charlotte (Slayton) McNutt
Tulsa, OK

Charlene Pollard

March 4, 2009

Let us have another one someday.....love you and will see you again.

Charlene (Charli) & Jerry Pollard, Meridian, OK

Joy Klepper Spence

March 3, 2009

To Darel, Samye and family -- My husband and I send our deepest sympathy to you. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers for you at this difficult time. Talmadge and Joy Spence

Brenda Granzow

March 2, 2009

The sun will not shine as bright now, that Buzzy is gone. He was a great friend. What a smile! Deepest sympathy to his family and all of his friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Happy Trails, Buzzy!Brenda (Young) Granzow

Burl and Linda Self

March 1, 2009

Our deepest sympathy. Buzzy was a wonderful person who made everyone around him a little happier. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Burl and Linda (Knight) Self
Alexandria, VA

Jeannie Slayton

March 1, 2009

It is so hard to say goodbye to Life Long friends! I remember Buzzy when we were in Will Rogers Elem.
School together and neighbors! Precious memories and my prayers are with the family! Eugena Slayton(Jeannie)

Butch Campbell

March 1, 2009

Buzzy was the best friend and brother you could ask for. We had lots of fun growing up.

Matt Edwards

February 28, 2009

Deepest sympathies.

Lauri Reeg

February 27, 2009

Dear Uncle Darel, Samye, Rocky, Carter, Beckie, Ashley, Carter, Jr., RT, Brandye and Robin-We are so saddened by Buzzy's sudden passing and will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. It was so great we were all able to get together this past Christmas. Buzzy will be missed terribly. Much love to each you...Lauri and James

james morrison

February 27, 2009

I,m gonna miss you deeply Brother. your friend. Chef James Morrison

Sylvia Ritzky

February 27, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of Buzzy's passing. Garrick just today saw the notice in the paper and called to tell me. Another special person leaving us too soon. Our thoughts are with you.

Randy Hubbard

February 27, 2009

He will be missed. Deepest sympathies to all he left behind. Now he can ride free.

Suzanne Duffy

February 27, 2009

Buzzy made my senior year memorable, he was my first love. My deepest sympathy to the family. Suzanne (Hogan) Duffy

Karla Kinkead Elizarde

February 27, 2009

Samye, I am so sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathies. karla

Dana Caskey

February 26, 2009

My husband, Gary Caskey and I send our deepest sympathy to the family. I just visited with Darel at the local homeland last week. He will be truly missed in the neighborhood.

Marilyn Green

February 26, 2009

It saddens me & my husband George that we have lost a friend and another member of our 1967 class. Special prayers to all the family and may God's light shine upon you in the upcoming days. We will miss our Buz! God Bless him & his family! (Marilyn (Martin) & George Green MHS'67)

Frances Welsh Stanton Armstrong

February 26, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Buzzy was a great guy, and we will all miss him. My special condolences go out to Samye, with whom I share memories not only of being high school friends, but working together in OKC. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nancy & Randy Cox

February 26, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Ina Marie (Fry) Albertson

February 26, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Knowing Buzzy in high school was always a joy.

Rita (Maurita) Webb McMillan

February 26, 2009

I find comfort in my sweet and happy memories of Buzzy, who was a dear childhood friend. My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.

John Highley

February 26, 2009

I'm going to miss you. Your Friend John.

Jim Mitrovgenis

February 26, 2009

You will always live in our hearts and prayers. The McAlester High School class of 1968 sends its condolences.

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