Benjamin Berry Carter

CARTER - Benjamin Berry, Ben was born on June 7, 1988, in Tulsa OK at Hillcrest Hospital. Ben was dedicated as a baby at Yale Avenue Christian Church, DOC, and later made his confession of faith and was baptized there. He participated in Sunday School, VBS, choir, musicals, church camp, and considered Yale Avenue his church home. Ben attended preschool at the ORU Early Learning Center, then public schools through Jenks Public Schools from elementary through high school, graduating in May 2006. Ben participated in the Jenks Youth Baseball program, Jenks Youth Soccer, Boy Scouts of America, and the Jenks Air Force Junior ROTC, where he was a member of the Color Guard and Drill Team, While in the AFJROTC, he participated in numerous volunteer projects and received many honors, including the American Veteran's ROTC Recognition Medal, the ROTC Gold Beret, Academic Award, NCO and Officer of the Month, and Outstanding Cadet. Upon high school graduation, Ben enlisted in the United States Army. He completed basic training at Fort Jackson, SC, and advanced training at the Redstone Arsenal, AL and Fort Gordon, GA. His permanent duty station was Fort Riley, KS. While on active duty Ben received the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. Ben was honorably discharged from the Army in August, 2008. At the time of his death, Ben was on assignment with Modis Corporation as a Computer installation technician for Bank of America. He had pre-enrolled at Oklahoma State University and was very excited about going to school in the spring with his many friends. Ben lived his life always ready to help others when they needed help. He was selfless, kind and loving, a warrior and protector. Ben is survived by: his mother, Melinda Carter; father and stepmother, Tyler and Calina Carter; brother, Adam Carter; sister, Becky Carter; grandmother, Mildred Wasson; all of Tulsa, and grandmother, Lucille Carter, Dunedin, FL, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Benjamin Carter c/o Jason Banks, Mgr. Arvest Bank 36th and Yale, Tulsa, OK. Service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Yale Avenue Christian Church with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Moore's Southlawn Chapel 663-2233. share memories at www.moorefuneral.com Benjamin Berry Carter