We remember Alton Ray Carter whose kind heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Alton was born December 2, 1930 to Benjimin Franklin (Frank) Carter and Maudie Eiland Carter in Iola, Texas. He passed away April 26, 2026, at the age of 95.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda Rose and her husband David and Debbie Kirkpatrick Frazier and her Husband Bruce. Grandchildren Tiffany Mutolo (Jack), Jonathan Rose (Kayla), Brian Kirkpatrick (Emily), Brady (Brittany) and 13 great grandchildren.
Alton proudly served his country in the United States Navy. While stationed in Boston he met the love of his life Grace, while attending Youth for Christ rally. Their marriage of 65 years is a lasting testament to love, partnership and commitment.
Alton and Grace welcomed their first child, Linda, while still in Boston. Soon after Alton finished his service in the Navy. Alton brought his little family to his hometown of Houston. Blessings flowed. A second daughter, Debbie was born. Alton, who had been employed at Armco Steel mill prior to his military service, found his job was waiting. He worked as a crane operator for 35 Years.
He went back to church where he had attended since he was 10 years old when his family originally moved to Houston. Known first as Caplen Memorial Church, then as Greens Bayou Assembly of God. Alton was an important part of that congregation which grew into what is now Crossroads Fellowship. There he found his purpose and calling in life. Ministry, not as a preacher but as an armor bearer to his pastors. He served in many areas of the church wherever he saw a need. He was an usher, greeter, Sunday school teacher, prayer meeting leader, nursing home minister and deacon. He served as a Deacon for 39 years then became an Honorary Elder. Down through the years he made thousands of visits to people in the hospital to pray with them. His passion was to help the people in the church. He was a man of prayer. He spent hours in prayer calling upon the Lord for the needs of others. If Bro. Carter told you he was praying for you, you knew he was.
Alton will be remembered for his unwavering faith and the love he gave so freely to his family and community. His legacy of kindness and service will live on in all who knew him.
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We remember Alton Ray Carter whose kind heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Alton was born December 2, 1930 to Benjimin Franklin (Frank) Carter and Maudie Eiland Carter in Iola, Texas. He passed away April 26, 2026, at the age of 95.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda Rose and her husband David and Debbie Kirkpatrick Frazier and her Husband Bruce. Grandchildren Tiffany Mutolo (Jack), Jonathan Rose (Kayla), Brian Kirkpatrick (Emily), Brady (Brittany) and 13 great grandchildren.
Alton proudly served his country in the United States Navy. While stationed in Boston he met the love of his life Grace, while attending Youth for Christ rally. Their marriage of 65 years is a lasting testament to love, partnership and commitment.
Alton and Grace welcomed their first child, Linda, while still in Boston. Soon after Alton finished his service in the Navy. Alton brought his little family to his hometown of Houston. Blessings flowed. A second daughter, Debbie was born. Alton, who had been employed at Armco Steel mill prior to his military service, found his job was waiting. He worked as a crane operator for 35 Years.
He went back to church where he had attended since he was 10 years old when his family originally moved to Houston. Known first as Caplen Memorial Church, then as Greens Bayou Assembly of God. Alton was an important part of that congregation which grew into what is now Crossroads Fellowship. There he found his purpose and calling in life. Ministry, not as a preacher but as an armor bearer to his pastors. He served in many areas of the church wherever he saw a need. He was an usher, greeter, Sunday school teacher, prayer meeting leader, nursing home minister and deacon. He served as a Deacon for 39 years then became an Honorary Elder. Down through the years he made thousands of visits to people in the hospital to pray with them. His passion was to help the people in the church. He was a man of prayer. He spent hours in prayer calling upon the Lord for the needs of others. If Bro. Carter told you he was praying for you, you knew he was.
Alton will be remembered for his unwavering faith and the love he gave so freely to his family and community. His legacy of kindness and service will live on in all who knew him.
Thank you for visiting this memorial web page. Please sign the online guest book to let the family know you were here thinking of them.
We only knew Alton for a short time but what an impact he made on us. We loved going to visit him and hearing his stories of being in the navy and how he met his wife. He loved Jesus, his family and his Pastor’s. Linda and Debbie, he will be greatly missed.
Alton was like a father to me. When I came to Greens Bayou Church in 1975, it was Alton & Grace who took me in like a son. I never felt so loved and accepted into a family like Alton accepted me. He became my spiritual guide and mentor. He taught me how to love God, how to pray, and how to love people. He was truly a man of God. His time spent with me was that of quality and substance; those times spent together is still with me today. I am filled with enough gratitude to last an eternity that God allowed me to have a father-son type of relationship with Alton. He will forever be in my heart and life till we meet again in heaven. RIP Alton although I rejoice that you are home with Jesus. Thank you for the great man of God you were to me and so many.
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