In Memory Of
William Carter
1936
2020
William Carter
November 10, 1936 — July 29, 2020
SSG William "Billy Jack" Carter, son of the late Howard and Elizabeth Carter, was born on November 10, 1936 in Washington, DC. While strolling the path of righteousness, he departed this life Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
Billy Jack received Christ at an early age and joined the Ninth Street Baptist Church, in Washington, DC. He was educated in the Washington, DC Public Schools.
He entered the United States Army in September 1956 and retired in 1977 at Fort Riley, Kansas. During his military service, he served in North Korea, Cuba and Vietnam. He received many awards before his retirement in 1977.
After his retirement, he worked Civil Service on Fort Riley from 1978 to 1995, where he retired for the 2nd time.
He was Life Member of VFW Post 8773, Junction City, Kansas. He held several positions during his membership. He gave his all and his best to the Post. It was his life. He held the position of Post Commander 8773 and in his membership in the Military Order of Cooties, he held the office as 9th District Commander for a year.
To know Billy Jack was to love him. He had a strong sense of humor and wit. He found serenity in keeping you guessing because of his humorous personality. He always wore a giant smile. His conversation was always current events. Members of the VFW and the MOCA never knew what the Annual installation of officers would be treated to. On a higher plane, Billy Jack was straight forward and always willing to help.
He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, one daughter, sisters, and brothers. Billy Jack leaves behind to cherish and honor his memory, his wife of 45 years, LaVon (Embry) of the home, one daughter and 2 sons, 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grands and a host of other relatives and friends.
A viewing will be held August 6, 2020 at the Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City, Kansas at 203 N. Washington Street from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
A graveside service will be held August 7, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley, 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS 66503 at 1:00pm.
Donations can be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8773, 1215 S. Washington St., Junction City, KS 66441 or to support prostate cancer research, a memorial at Kansas State University has been established at the Kansas State University Foundation. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, please indicate fund M47313. To make a gift online, go to www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials.
I Only Moved
When my life on Earth is over
And my body is cold and still
Do not grieve because I left you
Just remember it is God's will.
All my suffering will be over
Every trail and every test
When God has called and I have answered
Don't weep for I will be at rest
Only ask yourself this question
Am I ready to meet him there?
Where there will be no separation
In Heaven, so bright and fair.
When you pass to view my body,
Remember it's just a house of clay.
Jesus has built for me a mansion.
And I have only moved away.
Remember me as you pass by,
For as you are now, once was I
So I am, so shall you be.
So prepare yourselves to follow me.
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Billy Jack received Christ at an early age and joined the Ninth Street Baptist Church, in Washington, DC. He was educated in the Washington, DC Public Schools.
He entered the United States Army in September 1956 and retired in 1977 at Fort Riley, Kansas. During his military service, he served in North Korea, Cuba and Vietnam. He received many awards before his retirement in 1977.
After his retirement, he worked Civil Service on Fort Riley from 1978 to 1995, where he retired for the 2nd time.
He was Life Member of VFW Post 8773, Junction City, Kansas. He held several positions during his membership. He gave his all and his best to the Post. It was his life. He held the position of Post Commander 8773 and in his membership in the Military Order of Cooties, he held the office as 9th District Commander for a year.
To know Billy Jack was to love him. He had a strong sense of humor and wit. He found serenity in keeping you guessing because of his humorous personality. He always wore a giant smile. His conversation was always current events. Members of the VFW and the MOCA never knew what the Annual installation of officers would be treated to. On a higher plane, Billy Jack was straight forward and always willing to help.
He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, one daughter, sisters, and brothers. Billy Jack leaves behind to cherish and honor his memory, his wife of 45 years, LaVon (Embry) of the home, one daughter and 2 sons, 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grands and a host of other relatives and friends.
A viewing will be held August 6, 2020 at the Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City, Kansas at 203 N. Washington Street from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
A graveside service will be held August 7, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley, 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS 66503 at 1:00pm.
Donations can be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8773, 1215 S. Washington St., Junction City, KS 66441 or to support prostate cancer research, a memorial at Kansas State University has been established at the Kansas State University Foundation. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, please indicate fund M47313. To make a gift online, go to www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials.
I Only Moved
When my life on Earth is over
And my body is cold and still
Do not grieve because I left you
Just remember it is God's will.
All my suffering will be over
Every trail and every test
When God has called and I have answered
Don't weep for I will be at rest
Only ask yourself this question
Am I ready to meet him there?
Where there will be no separation
In Heaven, so bright and fair.
When you pass to view my body,
Remember it's just a house of clay.
Jesus has built for me a mansion.
And I have only moved away.
Remember me as you pass by,
For as you are now, once was I
So I am, so shall you be.
So prepare yourselves to follow me.
*** To leave a condolence or share a special memory of Billy Jack, please click on the "Share Memories" button above.***
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, August 6, 2020
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Johnson & Mass-Hinitt
Graveside Service
Friday, August 7, 2020
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley
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