John (Johnnie) F. Carter, 95, passed away peacefully at the River Oaks Nursing center in Steele, Missouri. He was born on November 11, 1928, in Saltillo, Tennessee. He was the son of the late James Robert and Fannie Emmaline (Ratliff) Carter.

At the age of seven, John moved to the Steele area in 1935, coming over from Tennessee with his family in a Bob truck and later graduating from Steele High School with the class of 1947. He married Delana (Stewart) on October 08,1949. John and Delana were blessed with three children, Janice, Keith, and Mark. He was an industrious man who wore many hats. He started working for Ark-Mo Power company in 1952 and retired from the electric company 39 years later. Along with his work he dedicated his life to his family community becoming a member of the First Baptist Church of Steele and later a deacon of the church serving for 31 years, Boy Scout leader from 1965-1995, also active member of Adult Scouting, he received the prestigious Silver Beaver Award, the highest award that can be received as an

adult leader, he served on the fire department of Steele in the role of chief and assistant chief for 39 years. He was an active member in the Rotary Club, Jaycee's, Odd Fellows, Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies were woodworking and flower gardening. Best known for his daylilies.

He was preceded by his parents and his wife Delana on October 23, 2023, his two brothers Robert and James Carter.

Those left to cherish his memories are his 3 children:

Janice Marie Weaver and her husband Denny of Clarksville, Mississippi

Keith Allen Carter Sr. and his wife Robyn of Steele, Missouri

John Mark Carter and his wife Lisa of Steele, Missouri

7 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Steele, in Steele, Missouri with Pastor Ryan West officiating. Visitation will be the same day from 12:00-2:00 until the time of service. The interment will be at the Mount Zion Cemetery in Steele. Pallbearers are Keith Allen Carter, Jr, Kacey Carter, Matt Carter, Shane Weaver, Hunter Williams, and Kevin Ragon.

John W. German Funeral Home of Steele in charge of services.