J. G. Carter Obituary

J. G. CARTER, 70, PIONEER RANCHER DIED AUGUST 18 (1935). (Obit from unnamed source, probably the Big Spring Herald)

The announcement of the death of J. G. Carter, pioneer ranchman of Glasscock county, came as a shock to friends throughout West Texas. He passed away at his ranch home at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, August 18, following an illness (a stroke) of but a few hours.

Mr. Carter was born at Massilon, Ohio, April 8, 1865, and came to Austin, Texas, with his parents when he was fourteen years of age. He was a member of the Methodist church at that early age and led a life of a true Christian since that time.

In August 1886, he moved to Glasscock county to make his home and resided continuously in that county where he has always been engaged in the ranching business.

He took an active part in the organization of that county and became its first Tax Assessor. In point of residence he was probably Glasscock county’s oldest citizen as he has made his home there for 40 years.

He was married in 1897 to Miss Lillian Marks, of Bardstown, KY., who survives her husband. He was noble Christian man, a good friend and neighbor, a faithful husband and an indulgent father and many hearts are saddened by his going.

Funeral services were conducted at the First Methodist church in Big Spring at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon by Reverend Peters, pastor of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Interment was made in the New Mt. Olive cemetery. Burial arrangements by the Eberly Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Fred Ratliff, John Schafer, Chris Schafer and Joe Calverly of Garden City and Wm. B. Currie and Robt. Piner of Big Spring.

In addition to his wife he is survived by six children: Mrs. Ruth Allen, Mrs. Genevieve Schafer, Mrs. Maud Schafer, Mrs. Alice Covert; Joe G. Carter, Jr., and Temp Carter; fifteen grandchildren, Nathan, Doris, Edith and Joe Allen; Gene, Joyce, Susan, Ben, Clyde, Leonard, Charlie and Dora Lee Schafer; Lillian and Weldon Covert, and Marion Greer Carter. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Christina Andrews of Austin, Mrs. Laura Kemp of Littlefield. and Mrs. Viola Mercer of Ft. Worth. All of the above except the last named sister were here to attend the funeral services.

Mrs. Lewis Kemp and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Ray Kemp of Littlefield; Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hamilton and son Norris; Mrs. Clifton Phillips and son, Clifton, Jr. and Mrs. Christina Andrews of Austin were here to attend the funeral of their brother and uncle.

Submitted by Gene Schafer on April 21, 2002.

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