David attended Sequoia Grade School, Harding Junior High, and graduated from Northwest Classen High School. He attended Oklahoma City University, where he majored in history and political science and was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was proud to serve his country in the U.S Army Security Agency from 1961-1964 and was honorably discharged as a sergeant.
In 1965 he married the love of his life, Beverly Helen Richards and together they raised two sons, Christopher Richards Carter and David Nelson (Chip) Carter, Jr. In 1973 they moved to Chickasha, where David continued a career in manufacturing as a founding partner of Trans-Fab and Cen-OK. In 1983, he began a twenty-seven year career as a financial advisor with A.G. Edwards. In 1993, David and Bev returned to Oklahoma City when he moved his practice to Dean Witter. He retired from Morgan Stanley as a First Vice President in 2011.
Throughout his life, David was active in community and church affairs. In Chickasha, he served on the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Adjustment. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, and a founder of the Chickasha Youth Soccer Association. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, where he served as a Vestry Member, Lay Reader, and Chalice Bearer and was Senior Warden for seven years. In Oklahoma City, David was a member of All Souls’ Episcopal Church, where he also served as Vestry member, Diocesan Representative, Lay Reader, and Chalice Bearer. He was a member of the Young Men’s Dinner Club, The Men’s Dinner Club, Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, the 75 Club, Wileman’s Belle Isle Association, and his monthly book club.
Preceding David in death were his parents, Maj. Alfred and Mary Carter, and his brother Sidney. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Bev; his sons, Chris (wife Susan) and Chip (wife Lori) and his beloved grandchildren David, Cate, Lizzie, Isabel, and Colin. He is also survived by his sister Gail Jammal and her daughter and grandchildren Alia, Katelyn, and Logan of Ft. Worth, TX.
David loved his family, OU Football, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and his church. He was especially proud to have spent thirty-three years as a lector and chalice bearer in his churches.
David loved traveling with Bev, spending time with their many friends, watching his grandchildren’s activities, and participating in his many Parkinson’s related activities, including boxing and the “Loud Crowd.”
Services will take place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church on Monday, Aug. 20, at two o’clock p.m. with the Rev. Chris Yoder officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions to All Souls’ Episcopal Church, The Parkinson’s Foundation of Oklahoma, or the charity of your choice.
