Paul Wayne "Joe" Carter

December 4, 1944 - December 21, 2016

Mr.Paul Wayne “Joe” Carter of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Rector Nursing Home at the age of 72 years, and 17 days. He was born Monday, December 4, 1944 in Hatchie Coon, and had live most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a US Army veteran of Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Faye Loggains Carter; one sister, Vivian I. “Sally” Staten; one uncle, Paul J. Weaks, and was the son of the late Grady R. “G.R.” and Maxine Lizzie Weaks Carter. He is survived by one daughter, Candia Gray and husband Chris of Lafe, Ark., one brother, Garry Carter of Wynne, and 3 grandchildren, Xay Young, Christian and Dorian Gray; two aunts, Murline Weaks Davis and Oma Weaks and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 26, 2016 from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Thompson Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Loggins officiating.. Burial will be private. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.