Eartus Earsel "Ernie" Carter, 88, Adrian, MO, died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Adrian Manor in Adrian. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ernie Carter Memorial Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Adrian, MO 64720.
Eartus was born near Parthenon, Arkansas on December 29, 1922, the son of Chester and Bessie (Smith) Carter. Eartus had three brothers, Kenneth, Herbert and Leroy. He spent his childhood and school days on Jasper Mountain.
After finishing high school Eartus went into the Army from February 26, 1943 - January 22, 1946. During this time he learned to box, barbered and helped build Keflavik Naval Air Station in Iceland. After serving his country, he attended Arkansas Tech for two years. Soon after, he met and married Vera Crathers. They had two sons, Phillip and Gary. These boys were the light of his life and everything he fought for.
He went through a divorce in 1968; then re-married Norma Bent in 1982-1986. He spent his life working on automobiles for dealerships and in his own personal shop. He also spent one year as sheriff for Adrian. He spent many years in Adrian and later Osceola, MO. He loved to play guitar and the harmonica, loved to dance and go to auctions.
Due to failing health, Eartus lived with his son and daughter-in-law in Blue Springs, MO for the last five years. He was preceded in death by his parents and all brothers. He is survived by two married sons, Phillip Carter and Sandra Carter of Blue Springs, MO and Gary Carter and Laurie Carter of Adrian, MO; 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews.
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