1945
2016
Galen Jake “Cheyenne” Carte, 71, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.
Born on January 21, 1945 at Hico, he was the son of the late Harold French and Jessie Hawkins Carte.
Mr. Carte was a highly decorated Vietnam Army Veteran. He served two terms in the military from 1963-1965 and 1969-1972. In his spare time he enjoyed mowing grass, watching Fox News, and watching wildlife. He had a great love for his family, especially his two grandsons.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kent Carte.
Left to cherish many wonderful memories include his wife of 47 years, Dreama O’Dell Carte; two daughters: Angie (Paul) Holland and Christy Carte; grandsons: Jake Holland and Max Holland; siblings: John Keith (Janet) Carte, Betty (Charlie) Partin, Larry (Rose) Carte, and Dean (Janet) Carte; and special nephews: Kenny Carte and Okey Skidmore.
A memorial service will be held at 7 PM, Friday, December 23, 2016 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Carlos Hodge officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 PM to 7 PM at the funeral home.
For those wishing to express your condolences to the Carte family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted arrangements to Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, WV.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
January 11, 2017
Kevin` Partin
To an unforgettable uncle: Uncle Gale was dignified in anything he did, even if it should not be. When we visited WV, Uncle Gale easily persuaded my brothers to try to find a way to get in trouble with Granny and my Mom...and they always did. But because Granny and Mom knew Uncle Gale was behind it, there was no punishment. It was always a Win/Win situation for everyone. I respect Uncle Gale a lot and I will always have a part of him with me. WV is always home to me, because I had uncles like Uncle Kenneth and Uncle Gale. My condolences to Aunt Dreama, Angie and Christy.
December 23, 2016
Daniel/Janice Light
Dreama: Janice and I were so sorry to hear of you husband's passing. We knew he was ill but didn't realize the seriousness. We planned to come to the visitation but at the last minute Janice decided not to try it. But be sure we are thinking of you and your family. Thanks so much for your friendship. Daniel and Janice Light
December 22, 2016
Diana Hogan
Dear Dreama & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
December 21, 2016
Millie Gonzalez
Dreama, Christy, and Family...so sorry for your loss...you'll be in my prayers...Millie Gonzalez
December 21, 2016
Pamela Nutter
OH Dreama... I am Truly Sorry for your loss. Special prayer being said for You and Yours.
December 21, 2016
Our prayers are with all the family in the loss of Galen...may he rest in peace....if we can do anything please let us know..deepest sympathy.....Janette And Tom Woodrum
December 21, 2016
Heather Hewitt Denyse Flint
Prayers and Sympathy to all of you...Drema, Christy and Angie
With Thoughts & Prayers, Heather Hewitt and Denyse Flint
December 20, 2016
Kathy Kincaid
My sympathies to your family. I will keep you in my prayers. Tim and Kathy Kincaid
December 20, 2016
Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Rachel Treadway
December 20, 2016
"Dreama, I am so sorry to hear about Galen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
Sharon Ward Martin (Salem,Ar)
December 20, 2016
Dreama, Angie, Christy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My Love and Prayers.
Allan and Kathy Alderman
December 20, 2016
Maggie Dixon
Dreams, I'm so sorry to hear about Galen. I will keep you and your family in prayer.
December 20, 2016
Belma Johnson
Thinking about you ! Prayers for your loss!
December 19, 2016
Tresha Plumley
December 19, 2016
Rosella Carte Trail
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you at this most difficult time.
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