Going Home

Winston M. Carter of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Monday, July 30, 2012 at Highland Health and Rehab in Bella Vista. He was born on January 9, 1917 in Jasper, Missouri to John M. Carter and Myrtie (Mackey) Carter. 

He was a Ford/Mercury Dealer in Carthage, Missouri for twenty-five years. He was a charter member of the Bella Vista Christian Church, having served as Elder, Deacon, Chairman of the Church Board and Treasurer. He was also an active member of Gideon’s, Lions Club, Bella Vista Street Committee, Village Pride Committee, Director and Charter member of Bella Vista Meals on Wheels, Past Director of Helping Hands, Past Director – President of the Townhouse Association and Crime Watch in Northeast Area. In 1999, he was awarded the Village Pride Award. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Carter, Wife of 52 years, who died in October 1992. He is survived by his wife Jackie Hubbell Carter of Bella Vista, Arkansas; one son, Pastor Ron Carter of Bella Vista Christian Church and daughter-in-law Pam Carter; Step-daughter, Nancy Dallison and step-son-in-law, Dr. Noble Dallison; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. 

A private graveside service was held at Park Cemetery in Carthage, MO on Aug. 3. A service to celebrate Winston’s life was held at Bella Vista Christian Church on Saturday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m.(Click HERE to listen to the service.  To watch a pictorial celebration of Winston's 95 years click  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of_7Dsw9UnY&feature=plcp)

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bella Vista Christian Church, Building Fund, 103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714.On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com