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James W. "Boak" Carter

[June 07, 2022]  ELKHART -  James W. "Boak" Carter, 88, of Elkhart, passed away June 6, 2022, at Lincoln Village.

Service: There will be no services at this time.

Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

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James W. "Boak" Carter, 88, of Elkhart, passed away June 6, 2022, at Lincoln Village.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. There will be no services at this time.

James was born July 13, 1933 , in Elkhart, the son of James I. Carter and Flossie Marie (Cornwell) Carter. He married Sara L. Skipper in 1959. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. James was formerly employed with Davis Trucking and worked in maintenance for the State of Illinois and the Village of Elkhart. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, going to the races, and was a Cubs fan.
 

Survivors include his wife Sara Carter, son Joshua Carter, daughter Latricia Floyd, daughter in law Jacqueline, grandsons Dylan and Austin, and great grandchildren Jessica, Jayde, and Eli.
He was the last living member of his immediate family.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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