William "Bill" Frederick Carter

1935 ∼ 2023

William (Bill) Frederick Carter, 87, of Nederland passed away on April 21 st , 2023 at a Private care home in Port Arthur.

Bill was born on November 30 th , 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Howard Carter and Janie Lorenz.

He was a lifelong resident of the Golden Triangle and member of First Baptist Church of Port Arthur. He was a long time employee of Gulf Oil.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marlene Litchfield Carter, his father Howard Carter, his mother, Janie Lorenz Carter, brothers Phillip and John Carter, and grandson William R Carter.

He is survived by his sons, Gary Carter and his wife, Eleanor of Klein, Mark Carter and his wife Lesley, of Austin and by his grandchildren Amanda Carter, Shelby Carter and Grace Carter.

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Bill’s life will be at 2:00 PM Thursday in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Clayton Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in the loving memory of Bill Carter.

Condolences

Candace Dixon Dowden April 28, 2023
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I loved him and also your mother. The memories that come to my mind have them in it. They brought lots of smiles and cheers every where they were. Your family is in my prayers during this very difficult time in your lives.
Cheryl Snyder Halbert April 23, 2023
Gary and Mark, I was so sorry to hear about you dad. Many fond memories with all of you, football games, church, camping. I grew up with awesome Christian role models. Love and prayers . Cheryl
Cheryl Snyder Halbert April 23, 2023
Gary and Mark, I was so sorry to hear about you dad. Many fond memories with all of you, football games, church, camping. I grew up with awesome Christian role models
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Services & Events

event Visitation

location_on Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
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schedule Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

event Funeral Service

location_on Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
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schedule Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM

event Burial

location_on Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, 77619
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schedule Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM