Obituaries

JACKSON DEWAYNE CARTER SR.

Jackson Dewayne Carter Sr., 49, of Gary, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1974 in Welch, WV a son of the Faye Carter of Gary and the late Benny Carter Sr. He was a graduate of Mt. View High School. 

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jennifer Carter. 

In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include, his son, Jackson “JD” Carter Jr. of McDowell County, a brother and sister in law Benny Wayne Carter Jr. and Vickie Carter of Skygusty, nephews Mathew carter and wife Brittany of Gary, Michael Carter and wife Abby of Skygusty, niece Hannah Carter of Skygusty, a great nephew Waylon Carter of Skygusty, a great niece Willow Carter of Gary, mother-in-law Dorothy Watson of Skygusty, and a close buddy Chad Rose of Gary, and a host of other loving family and friends. 

Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, February 7th at the Ark of Safety Church, Roderfield, WV with Brother Rusty Mullins and Brother Danny Blackburn officiating. He will be laid to rest in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Tuesday at the Church. Pallbearers will be Benny Carter Jr., Matthew Carter, Michael Carter, Bubby Carter, Butch Rakes, and Chad Rose. 

The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.