James S. Carter

1953 - 2017

James S. Carter obituary, 1953-2017, Pensacola, FL

BORN

1953

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Oak Lawn Funeral Home

619 New Warrington Road

Pensacola, Florida

James Carter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 12, 2017.

James "Jimmy" S. Carter, 63 of Pensacola, FL. died peacefully Thursday, May 11, 2017.
He was born October 20, 1953 in Pensacola, FL. Jimmy's passion was spending time with his family and friends, whether it was coaching on the sidelines, fishing or building race cars. Jimmy was extremely talented and could build anything with his hands. Jimmy is preceeded in death by his parents, John Milton Carter, Jr. and Gennell Carter; and his brother, Randy Carter.
He is survived by his wife, Diana L. Carter. His sons: James S. Carter II and Danielle; Lee W. Carter and Amanda. His granddaughter, Courtney Carter. His grandsons; Christopher and Cole Carter. His brothers; John M. Carter, III and Phyllis of Kingsport, TN; William S. Carter and Joan of Pensacola; Richard B. Carter of Pensacola; Frederick H. Carter and Patricia of El Paso, TX. Many loved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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May 9, 2021

Son

Lee Carter

Dad it’s going to be 4 years since you left us I love you and miss you so much dad I think about you everyday. Until we meet again love you dad.

May 8, 2020

Family

Chris and Jan Egeland

We miss you dearly Jimmy. A better friend could never be found. Ours thoughts are always with you.

May 8, 2019

Family

Janice EGELAND

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May 8, 2019

Janice EGELAND

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May 11, 2018

Family

Laura Kelson

Jimmy, there are so many fond memories of you, so know these memories live on forever and will never be forgotten. Not even time can take them away. Your humor is missed and so is your physical presence on earth. You were always joking with others, I miss that, about you. Also, I'm so thankful for the time, we've share together and thankful that we could always counted on you, so dependable. Thank you, you are missed.. Love always, Laura

May 11, 2018

Family

Janice Egeland

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

January 11, 2018

Lee Carter

Dad I miss you so much I was looking at my phone and looking at your number I just want to talk to you I just miss my dad.

September 4, 2017

Diana Carter

My Husband My First Love
When we were us young and alive on the beach
Under the Sun Under the Moon
Driving the beach on
Friday nights
Heartbeat baby
Low-beam lights
God, I miss when you were mine
Back when that song was a song
I could sing along without thinkin bout you every time it came on
Every beat, every line, every word, every time
When a road was a road
I could roll on through without wishin that empty seat was you
Money was gas, dreams were dust
Love was fast and we were us
Shotgun sunset
A cool mint kiss
Backseat promise
Breaking it
Floorboard feeling
God, I miss when you were mine
Love was fast and we were us
Every beat, every line, every word, every single time I just close my eyes and you're driving your hot rod Camaro and I was ridin shotgun
It was you and me,
I could feel your heartbeat when we were us
Papoose

August 7, 2017

Diana Carter

You stole my heart ❤
Papoose

May 17, 2017

Debra Early-Magouyrk

Dianna & Family,
From looking at the pictures I can tell everyone will always have great memories of your, Jimmy. I am so sorry for your loss. His was a loving hard working man and now he is at peace. Prayers for all of you.

May 16, 2017

JOHN BODIE

Sorry for You and yalls loss , I thought a lot of Jimmy. wish I could have made the visitation, God bless yall.

May 16, 2017

Teresa Wiseman

Diana, I was so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet husband. What a beautiful life that was lived. My prayers for you and all of your Carter family. Sending prayers of peace and compassion. Love Teresa, Griffin and Reed Wiseman

May 16, 2017

Laura Kelson

Diana, Jimmy and Lee, my thoughts are with each of you during this most difficult time. May you find comfort knowing, there is a piece of Jimmy, in each of you. His memories will continue to live, through his family and close friends. I have many fond memories of Jimmy, and I will continue to share his stories with others. He will be missed. Love each of you!

May 16, 2017

So thankful for the great memories we have and praying yours will help you through. Always in our heart.

Love and prayers to you all,

Paul & Marette

May 15, 2017

Kay Fischer

Just prayers Diana....for you and yalls amazing sons and their families. So so very sorry. I hope you all find strength through Gods mercy. He will be missed by so many.

May 15, 2017

Gay Burdick

very sorry to heard about jimmy's passing he rescued me a lot of down mornings work related My thoughts are with you

May 15, 2017

Joanna Hires

So Sorry for your loss jimmy was an outstanding man,, lot,s of memorise from the bus garage and lot,s of laughter,s Mrs Diana I,m so sorry for you and your boy,s Mr Jimmy will be missed God has an Angle now

May 15, 2017

Robert and Pat Perdue

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 15, 2017

Michael Trimble

Carters,

I was shocked to hear about your loss. I am so sorry. It has been so long since I have seen any of you but still remember all the time our family's spent doing things together. Coach Jimmy will be missed. You are all in our Prayers. Love you all.

Michael Trimble and Family

May 15, 2017

angie smith

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Jimmy well from when I use to come to visit with John all those years ago. I thought a lot of all of you. You're all in my prayers. Love, Angie Murray-Smith (Brittany's mom)

May 15, 2017

cheryl howell

Diane, Lee and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a very special person and he will be missed by a lot of people. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl Howell and Family

May 15, 2017

Lee Carter

Dad I miss you so much can't sleep wish that we was working on something together again just need you back. Love you dad.

May 15, 2017

Sandy Harvey

I really enjoyed the time I spent with jimmy, we loved to argue then laugh about it when it was over. The nights we work on the race cars for lee and other people. He always was ready to lend a helping hand and tried to teach along the way also. I will miss him very much, I always had a friend to talk too.
My prayers are with the family at this time.

May 15, 2017

Laura Lewis

Diana, Jimmy and Lee,

We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you're all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in all the memories you have of him.

Love you all,
Dannie and Laura

May 15, 2017

Stefanie Barbero

Diana, Jimmy, Lee, and Amanda
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmy was an amazing papa and he will be missed but more than that he will be remembered. Remembered for his loving smile, kind spirit, and love for life . Love you all!

May 14, 2017

Tom and Elaine

Diana, Jimmy and Lee We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jimmy was one of the good guys and he will be missed.

May 14, 2017

Tiffany Pate

Sorry for your loss Diana.

May 14, 2017

Nancy Askew

I am so sorry to hear of Jimmys passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Diana and her family

May 14, 2017

Becky Van Matre

May god be with you and your family.

May 13, 2017

Barb & Vic Smith

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He's gone but never forgotten. Love you all. Vic and Barb Smith

May 13, 2017

Janice & Chris Egeland

Diana, Jimmy and Lee, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love of our family and support of friends.

May 12, 2017

John and Lisa Carter (Lyons)

Rest in peace ! You will be missed . May God
Wrap his arms around this family and give them peace and comfort . Heaven gained another angel

May 12, 2017

Jo Creel

Diana and boys, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have wonderful memories of our times together many years ago. Love you,all.

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