Everett Ray Carter, Sr., was born July 5, 1951, in Springfield, MO, to Everett Lee and Virginia Lee (Harrell) Carter. He departed this life peacefully on October 9, 2026, at 6:55 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO surrounded by his family.

Everett grew up in Springfield and attended Parkview High School. He enlisted June 27, 1969, into the United States Army just before his 18th birthday. He obtained his GED while serving in the Army. He was honorably discharged from the Army on June 25, 1971. He served for one year, eleven months and twenty nine days.

He served in Vietnam from January 16, 1970, through December 8, 1970. His rank at discharge was E-4. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Campaign Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, M-14 Marksman, M-16 Marksman, Air Medal and one Overseas Bar. His military education included USA Chemical Training at Fort McClellan, Alabama October 6, 1969 to December 17, 1969. He was proud of his service to our country. Following his service discharge, he returned to Springfield where he married and had two sons, Everett Ray Carter, Jr. and Michael Eugene Carter.

Everett had multiple interests and talents. He had a taxi service in the Kansas City area, but he most enjoyed the schooling he received in small engine repair. He was known as the lawnmower man and this small business was a huge part of his life.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Becky Andress; his brother, Kenny Carter and twin granddaughters, Jennifer and Hanna Carter.

Everett and Kenny shared a home in Hooten Town for many years until Kenny passed away in August of 2023, and Everett moved to Crane, MO.

Everett is survived by his sons, Everett Ray Carter, Jr. and Susie and Michael Eugene Carter and Amber; five granddaughters, Shannon Johnston, Christal Evans, Donna Evans, Makala Carter and Lacey Carter; two great granddaughters; two great grandsons; two brothers, Steven (Sharon) Carter of Galena and Mark Carter of Springfield; two sisters, Marsha (Daniel) Adney of Seymour and Melissa Pamperien of Portland, OR and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO with Pastor Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.