Zack Coy Carter, 90, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his home.
He was born November 10, 1928 in Bryce, Texas to Alvis and Lucy (Young) Carter.
Zack came to Oklahoma in a covered wagon from Texas when he was a little boy. The Family made it to Sulphur, Oklahoma, where they cut wood by a hand saw to make a living. He lived most of his adult life in Tecumseh.
He married Lola Mae Smith on December 7, 1949 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Zack worked in the oilfield as a roughneck and driller for 35 years. He later ranched and farmed up until about 5 years ago.
He enjoyed fishing and farm work. Zack loved his family, including his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his 3 sons, Zackary Earl Carter, Zack Carter, Jr. and Randy Coy Carter; his parents, Alvis and Lucy Carter; 10 brothers and sisters; and his twin brother, Jack Carter.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lola Mae Carter of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Joy Carter of Tecumseh, OK; 4 grandchildren, Leslie Draper, Jason Carter, April Carter Bugg and Chance Carter; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019 at Cooper Funeral Home. Service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Guinn, Living Love Christian Center, Shawnee and Chaplain Aric Foster, Angelic Hospice of Shawnee officiating under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. Services will conclude at the funeral home.
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