OBITUARY NAME: John Clifford Carter , age 59, a longtime Atoka area resident formerly of Amarillo, Tx. BORN: He was born on August 3, 1951 to Donald John Carter and Adelia "Dee" Duncan Carter at Amarillo, Tx. . PASSED AWAY: John passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011 at his residence in Atoka, Ok. AGE 59 YEARS 11 MONTHS AND 5 DAYS EDUCATION: He graduated from high school in Texas. OCCUPATION John was a drilling superintendant for Oil Companies retiring in February of 2011, he worked many years for Chesapeake Co. MARRIED: John married Nancy Todd on January 23, 1971 at Canadian, Tx. , he then married Linda Sue Powell on October 18, 1991 at Coalgate, Ok. CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS John enjoyed golfing, cooking , and being with his wife and family. SURVIVED BY Wife: Linda Sue Carter of the home . Children: John C. Carter and wife Lisa of Alamo, Nv. Travis Carter and wife Tammy of Hurricane, Ut. Gary W. Powell and fiance'Jessica Denton of Atoka, Ok. DeAnn Powell and fiancé Robert A. Cooper of Atoka, Ok . Grandchildren: Tyler Powell, Bailey Carter, Tyler Carter, Trinity Powell, Jake Carter, Madison Carter, Gracie Carter, Jesse Powell, Morgan Carter Sister: Terrie Spangler and husband Mike of Amarillo, Tx. Brothers: Todd Carter and wife Donna of Canadian, Tx. Steve Carter and wife Kathy of Deertrail, Co. Biff Carter of Madill, Ok. Mother-in-law: Vera Powell of Lehigh, Ok. Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY Father: Donald John Carter Mother: Adelia Mae "Dee" Duncan Carter Son: Michael Benjamin Carter Brother: Kip Dewayne Carter And his Grandparents ****************************************************************************** DATE OF SERVICES: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 13, 2011 G/S 10:00AM at Canadian, Tx PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Chapel, Atoka, Ok. INTERMENT: Edith Ford Cemetery, Canadian, Tx. OFFICIATING: Bro.. Raymond Humphrey CASKETBEARERS: Gary Powell, John C. Carter, Travis Carter, Biff Carter Jake Carter, Todd Carter HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Tyler G. Powell, Kyle Stowe, Bradley Stowe, Dale Powell, Brandon Morrison, Ryan Morrison. Jason Gibson, Biff Carter, Mike Stangler, Cody Gibson, Stacey Stowe, Delbert Powell Lee Spangler, Shane Spangler, Eric Carter CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE FAMILY NIGHT Monday 6 ~8 pm SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK