Jack H. Carter
- Jack H. Carter passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on April 14, 2024, just short of his 96th birthday. A proud “punkin-roller”, Jack was born at his family home in Minersville, Utah on May 26, 1928, the 8th child of Guy William Carter and Effie Myers. At the tender age of 9 his mother passed away. He was blessed to have been raised by his sister and her husband, Bernice and Ty Gillins. They treated him just like one of their own and he always felt loved by them.
After graduating from Milford High School he attended BAC in Cedar City. Then he enlisted in the Air Force and served at the Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana. During his time stationed there, a friend asked him to watch over his fiancé at a dance. Jack did such a good job he ended up taking care of her for 61 years; her name was Evelyn. They were married on October 7, 1950 and had 4 children. Their marriage was later sealed in the Manti Temple.
Jack and his brother, Cal, went into the construction business, forming Carter Brothers Construction Company. Together they built many commercial buildings in Southern Utah and became highly respected. Jack was very service-oriented and served on the Cedar City Council for 8 years. He was a member and President of the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce, and served on many other local boards. He had a great love for Southern Utah University and dedicated many years of service to them. Jack loved to sing and performed in a quartet with his brothers, performing at many family events. He was also a member of the Master Singers for 30 years.
Jack had a strong testimony of the gospel and served in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including 2nd counselor in the bishopric and on the high council. Jack and Evelyn served a full time mission at the St. George Temple Visitor Center and they both cherished their time there.
Years later, after Evelyn’s passing and several walks around the block, he saw Gayle Snyder sitting on her front porch and said to himself, “I’m going to marry that girl.” Luckily for Jack and both families, she agreed. Jack and Gayle were married on November 1, 2011 and spent 12 wonderful years together. They enjoyed serving in the St. George and Cedar City Temples together, traveling, attending family events, and just spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Jack will always be remembered for his love of our Savior Jesus Christ, his honesty, integrity, sense of humor, and his unconditional love for his family. We will never forget his infectious smile and the twinkle in his eye.
Jack is survived by his wife Gayle Carter, and children Doug Carter ( Tammy), Donna Adams ( Jack), Paula Merrell (Brent), David Carter (Carolyn), stepdaughters Gaya Guymon (George) Trudy Widup (Gregg), sister Jane Blackner, 15 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Brister Carter, and granddaughter Jami Jenson, stepdaughter Lynda Knell and siblings Bernice Gillins, Dewayne, Sherman, Fern Burbidge, Gertrude Marshall, Lou, Calvin and Raymond.
Viewings will be held at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West, Cedar City) on Sunday, April 28th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Monday, April 29th at the Cedar City 16th Ward Chapel (1925 West 320 South, Cedar City) from 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am. Services will be under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. To view a livestream of the funeral service and leave online condolences, please visit www.mortuary.org.
We would also like to thank Ethan Bunker for his friendship and the tender care he provided to our family.