Richard Wade Carter

Graveside Services for Richard Wade Carter, age 90, of Sherman, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Reverend Mike Burt will officiate. Richard passed away Monday evening, December 5, 2022, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Richard was born on December 15, 1931, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Roscoe Stanley Carter and Beatrice Jackson Carter. He grew up in Oak Cliff, Texas and graduated from Dallas High School. Richard joined the United States Army in June of 1956. He was stationed in Korea and Japan. During his time there he grew to love the culture, especially Asian art. Upon returning home from his military service, Richard hoped to become a doctor or mortician. However, he sacrificed his dreams to be able to care for his grandmother, mother, and brother. Richard deeply cared about people, especially his family. He attended Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Oak Cliff, Texas for many years. His heart was always with his parish there. Richard married the love of his life, Malinda Ann Stewman, on November 21, 1972, in Garland, Texas. They just celebrated their 50 ^th anniversary last month. Richard and Malinda lived in Garland, Texas for many years. They traveled a lot together, both foodies at heart their travel was primarily based on the restaurants they could try; Mexican food being Richard's favorite. Richard liked to fish and liked to work with his hands; he could fix anything. He also was an avid photographer. Richard was a proud Republican all his life. He was a loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed. Richard is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Daniel Wayne Carter.

Richard leaves behind to cherish memories of him, his wife, Malinda Ann Carter of Sherman, Texas; daughter, Melanie Grammar and husband Don of Whitewright, Texas; stepson, Jack Hopper and wife Merry of Aubrey, Texas; grandchildren, Courtney Hopper, Tifany Jeakins and husband Travis, Brian Grammar, and Mark Torres and wife Courtney; great grandchildren, Paisley Haige, Stella Jeakins, Beck Jeakins, Zachary Grammar, and Bear Grammar; extended family and a host of friends.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Jack Hopper, Don Grammar, Brian Grammar, Bear Grammar, Mark Torres, and Robin Montgomery.

Richard will lie in state Thursday afternoon, December 8, 2022, until early Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022.

Donations may be made to the Korean War Veterans Association at https://kwva.us/ or to the Fannin County Republican Party at P.O. Box 83, Randolph, Tx 75475