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Samuel Carter Obituary
April 26, 1937 – Aug. 7, 2024
Dr. Samuel Houston Carter BS, MS, MD, 87, of Las Vegas, Nev. died on Aug. 7, 2024. He was born on April 26, 1937, in Muldrow to Johnnie and Leona Carter.
Dr. Carter attended Vian High School and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Langston University where he pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He received a Master in Physiology from the University of Wisconsin, and earned his Medical Degree from the School of Medicine at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1967. He worked tirelessly as an anesthesiologist and never missed a day of work in his 35 years of service.
He was a dedicated member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Muldrow, where he served as Superintendent of Sunday School.
He was married to Dr. Barbara N. McMillian Carter on Dec. 23, 1962.
Survivors are his wife, of Las Vegas; three children, Nichelle R. and Ulyses Grant of Hoschton, Ga., Bobby K. Carter of Honolulu, Hi. and Dr. Maia D. Carter of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; a brother, Carl E. (Dorothy) Carter of Los Angeles, Calif.; and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ray, Lawrel and Johnnie Jr.; and four sisters, Sadie, Flossie, Bessie, and Lennie.
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Wendell Anderson
April 20, 2025
Maggie and I love you Uncle Sam. May you continue to rest well in heaven!
Dale Baker MD
September 23, 2024
Sorry to hear. Sam was a great doctor we were not in same area but often ate lunch together. I remember him complaining a lot about all the problems with having a swimming pool at home. Ha
He administered anesthesia to me twice and was very good with me.
Jerry Walden
September 12, 2024
Sam was a great friend when I was at St. Joe. He had a fine sense of humor, loved people, and generously helped me with my patients. He was a excellent physician. RIP Samuel!
Donna Hrozencik
September 9, 2024
An amazing man! An amazing doctor!
Caren RN
September 8, 2024
I worked as an SICU nurse when Dr. Carter worked at St. Joes. He was always kind and easy to converse with. He will be missed.
Tony
September 7, 2024
What a wonderful man! What a life!
Janie Risley
September 6, 2024
I have to say I did not know this family or this man Samuel Carter that died. It does say that he was born in muldrow, Oklahoma and went to vian school which that's where I graduated high school and this area is where I am from. I so impressed with the accomplishments he and his wife have made and their family. This is one extraordinary family that I think I've ever read about and I really do send my heartfelt condolences. Also I would like to say my mother was a Carter her maiden name. She is from Webber falls, Oklahoma.
Wendell Anderson
September 5, 2024
Maggie and I are absolutely heartbroken over the loss of Uncle Sam. We can't fully express our gratitude for his guidance and comfort. Rest well Uncle Sam, we love you!
Cheryl Plouff
September 5, 2024
I always enjoyed working with Sam. His calm,confident manner was always appreciated.
Donyale Sims
September 4, 2024
Love You Uncle Sam ! Tell my GG (Lennie) Hi
Your niece, Teresa Sadie's daughter
September 4, 2024
Uncle Sam was such a nice person. I babysat for him through the summer in the 1970s. He had a distinguished chuckle when he laughed. He loved his orange pineapple ice cream. He took me bowling. It was my first time ever bowling. He cooked a pot of pinto beans and yes he made jiffy cornbread , again that was a first for me too. He was a very kind man and he made me feel so appreciated. I will cherish my memories of my uncle. Rih Uncle Sam
Laura Bozeman
September 4, 2024
To the family of Dr Samuel Carter I send my condolences. Sam was one of my all time favorite anesthesiologists to work with at St Joes. He also cared for me as a patient. I always felt in my heart I was working alongside a fellow believer and follower of Jesus Christ. His kind and gentle demeanor to patients and work colleagues exemplified Galatians 5:22. I know you are saddened by his absence, but you have a hope for a future reunion. May the presence of the Holy Spirit pour over each of you as a healing balm. To God be the glory for a life well lived!
From Laura Bozeman, RN (retired, Labor & Delivery)
Geoffrey F. Chiara, O.D.
September 4, 2024
While I never met Dr. Samuel Carter, I did work alongside his daughter, Dr. Maia Cater at the VA Medical Center here in Las Vegas for a number of years before my retirement. Sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Carter and her family and friends at this time of loss.
Kevin Klimek, MD
September 3, 2024
I joined A4 in 1989. Dr. Carter was a great partner over the many years we worked together.
Barbara and the kids: so sorry for your loss. I am honored to have called Dr Sam Carter as my partner and colleague for those many years.
Kevin E Klimek, MD
marcia Fahrner hubbard
September 2, 2024
Dr. Carter was one of the first people I worked with when I came to Saint Joe as a new nurse in 1977. He was loving calm and supportive. He always had a joke and a kind word to say to everyone. He easily gained the trust of his patience, and everyone who worked with him. The thought of him will always bring a smile to my face. He even lived in our subdivision, Georgetown for many many years. He will certainly be missed
Ronald Bogdasarian
September 2, 2024
As a surgeon I was with Dr Carter innumerable times in the OR. Whenever he was at the head of the OR table I knew it was going to be a good day: safe, in control, and also enjoyable. He knew his anesthesia and did it the right way. And, he knew how to create an environment of calmness. As with the best of doctors, he knew how to gain trust from patients very quickly. Late one night, on the floor, one of my patients with a most difficult airway issue had a sudden turn. Sam and a second anesthesiologist and I struggled using extraordinary and creative measures and managed to save the patient. Having Sam there was critical and comforting, like being in the foxhole under fire. What a good man. We surgeons loved the guy and remember him with great fondness.
Ann Nichols
September 2, 2024
I worked with Dr. Carter at St. Joe in the ASF ( Ambulatory Surgery Center), preop, OR and recovery. He had a sense of people, he was two steps ahead before you knew anything was happening! He was a kind and wonderful sense of humor. The earth has lost an angel. I hope there are many buffet up in heaven . My sincere sympathy for the family, God bless. Ann Nichols
Terrell King
September 2, 2024
Im going to miss you unlce Sam.
Susan Dettling
September 2, 2024
I worked with Dr Carter for many years in the Recovery Room at St Joes, he was a wonderful doctor! My condolences to his family.
Susan Dettling RN
RICHARD CALCATERRA
September 2, 2024
WOW.... What an amazing family. Such a great loss to our world.
Tract Randall
August 31, 2024
Always so sweet with a kind word or encouraging thought , cool in an emergency !! He was a very cherished member of our team. He will be missed
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