Billy Don Carter

August 31, 1936 - December 15, 2021

Billy Don Carter, of Stratford, Oklahoma was born August 31, 1936 in Stratford, to William Charles and Lou Ella (Cosby) Carter. He passed away December 15, 2021 at his home in Stratford with his family by his side at the age of 85 years 3 months and 14 days. Billy Don grew up in Stratford and graduated from Stratford High School. He and Karlene Davis were married on February 4, 1956 in Stratford. They made their home here and raised their family. He worked at Kerr McGee Refinery until retirement. He loved to play his guitar, singing, camping, and working on his vintage cars. He held bible study each week and loved reading the bible. He loved his family and friends and this little community. Preceded by; parents, William Charles (Mann) and Lou Ella Carter, his wife; Karlene, daughter; Barbara Chambless, son; Gary Lee Carter, brothers; L.T., Hoote, and LeRoy Carter; sisters; Mary Jo Thompson, Claudia Patchell and Lorene Personette. Survived by; son; Donny Carter & wife Linda of Stratford, Oklahoma 8 grandchildren; Suzann Cummings & husband Vic of Edmond, OK. Melinda Daniluk & husband Marc Edmond, OK. Brian Carter & Aylin, Oklahoma City, OK. Audra Moore & husband Bryce, Tuttle, OK. Cassie Francis & husband Lance, Newcastle, OK. Brooklyn, Braxton, and Brinlee Carter. of Madill, OK. 2 sisters; Dottie Walston & husband Bob of Tulsa, OK. Deanie Boland, OKC and Daughter in law Renee Carter, Madill, OK. Pallbearers; Brian Carter, Rob Craig, Nick Craig, Matt Davis, Rusty Thompson, and Steve Thompson, Honorary Pallbearers; Braxton Carter Robert Cruell, and Scott Butts. Visitation; Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at DeArman/Pickard Funeral Home Stratford, OK. Services; 2:00 PM Monday December 20, 2021 at the Stratford Free Will Baptist Church. Officiating; Rev. Lewis Perry. Interment McGee cemetery.