Willie Barton (Bill) Carter Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Willie Barton (Bill) Carter was born to Leonard Barton Carter and Dona Tina Hokit Carter on November 3, 1923 in Comstock, Texas. He passed away peacefully on January 5, 2018 at the Vida Serena Nursing home in Del Rio, Texas at the age of 94. In 1942, Bill joined the United States Marine Corps and served with the Third Battalion, 9th Infantry, as a Private First Class soldier in World War II in the South Pacific. Bill married Inez Cash Carter on December 3, 1944. They had 3 children: David B. Carter, W. Terrell Carter, and Cynthia Carter. They were married 55 years. Inez passed away in October 1999. Bill worked for Central Power & Light Company for 50 years in Del Rio, Laredo, and Eagle Pass, Texas. He served as a deacon in the First Baptist Church of Del Rio. He married Imogene Hutchinson in November 2000. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, father, his brother, Leonard Carter, and two sisters, MayBelle Elledge and Tina Walker. He is survived by his wife Imogene Carter of Del Rio; three children; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was happy to serve God and his country, was devoted to his family and friends, and was very grateful for his long, full life. In Lieu of usual remembrances donations can be given to charity of choice. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, 5-8:00P.M, January 9, 2018 at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Westlawn Cemetery in Del Rio with David Brockman officiating. Military Honors will be presented by the United States Marine Corp. Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. 78840 Ph: 830.775.2000

Willie Barton (Bill) Carter

November 3, 1923 - January 5, 2018