Al Ray Carter

Alden Ray Carter, 64, passed away at home Saturday, August 9, 2014 in Fort Worth.  Born April 11, 1950 to Jean and Mary Carter in Strawn TX; Al was the eldest of two children.  Al grew up in the Weatherford area, attending Weatherford High School and Weatherford College where he was President of the Rodeo Association.  When Al made friends, they were friends for a lifetime.   Working as a car salesman, he met Penny Julien.  He didn’t sell her a car but 3 weeks after meeting they were engaged to be married.  Al enjoyed woodworking and was very mechanically inclined.  After purchasing a broken hot tub, he was able to fix it and began his own spa repair business.  Al enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and golfing with the guys.  He was a great trivia buff and always glad to share his knowledge.  He will be greatly missed.
Al leaves behind his bride of almost 24 years, Penny Carter; their ‘furry’ children - dog Missy and cats Gracie Lu, Bert and Ernie; sister Sandra “Sandi” Pearson and husband Randy; father and mother in-laws Leo and Linda Batchelor; sister in-law Debbie Traut; nieces Lauren Taylor Zeigler and husband Michael, April Komiensky, Katie Traut; great nieces Evee Mae, Jordan and great nephew Carter.


A Celebration of Life will be Thursday August 14, 2014 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.