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6301 Fairfield Ave.
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“I was so blessed to have known you. I wish I could have been there to say my last good bye, you were the only grandfather I have known. God bless you...Read More »
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1 of 23 | Posted by: Kiesha Thomas (Norris) - IN
“missing you so much daddy today is momas birthday we know you are here in spirit
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2 of 23 | Posted by: stacy - fort wayne, IN - daughter
“Their is a time to Laugh and a time to Cry,A Time to be born and a time to Die,Their is a time to lose and a time to win but regaurdless of the fact...Read More »
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3 of 23 | Posted by: Tekia Prince
“Hello , I want to say that i am glad to know Big Dad he is always will be someone who is special to me, for the times i have spent with him i will...Read More »
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4 of 23 | Posted by: ophelia carter
“Bev, Chris and Stacy,
We were very saddened to hear about Jackie's passing. There are no words to truly express our sympathy. Just know that our...Read More »
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5 of 23 | Posted by: Tanya Padgett
“To Chris & family we are keeping you all in our prayers we ask God to give you strength and comfort at this difficult time. God knows best when to...Read More »
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6 of 23 | Posted by: Charles & Deb Jones - Fort Wayne, IN
“Im so sorry for our loss, but I believe you are in a better place and we all be see you again when we come home. My prayers and love to the Carter...Read More »
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7 of 23 | Posted by: Genell Soulier
“BIG DAD..WHERE DO I START??? HOW ABOUT THANKING YOU YOU FOR ACCEPTING ME AND MY SON INTO YOUR LIFE, TREATING US LIKE WE WERE REALLY APART OF YOUR...Read More »
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8 of 23 | Posted by: TARRIA JOHNSON - GRANDDAUGHTER
“To Chris and the Carter family. So sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. He was a good person, and always had a smile and good morning when he worked...Read More »
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9 of 23 | Posted by: Trudy Martim - Ft. Wayne,., IN
“BIG DAD YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO LOVE AND BE RESPECTFULL TO OTHER EVEN THOUGH SOMETIME ITS HARD B UT YOU MAY NOT BE HERE...Read More »
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10 of 23 | Posted by: chrris carter - son
“We were so sorry to hear about Jackie. We both enjoyed working with him. We pray the Lord gives you all strength at this stressful time.
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11 of 23 | Posted by: Aggie & Becky - Fort Wayne, IN
“When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free
Miss me a...Read More »
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12 of 23 | Posted by: stacy carter - ft wayne, IN
“DADDY,i miss you my heart has a pain. but i kown our GOD will fix it.I WILL MISS CALLINGyou every other day to see how you feel.well there no more...Read More »
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13 of 23 | Posted by: deedee carter - San ANTOINO, TX
“i have lost my husband of 50 years who was also my best friend. my heart is broken but i do believe that at this time jackie is in jesus arms and he...Read More »
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14 of 23 | Posted by: Beverly Carter - ft wayne , IN
“Memories I will never forget about Big Dad. He used to write checks for my rent and let me pay him on my payday so that my rent would never be late. ...Read More »
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15 of 23 | Posted by: Jennifer Carter - Family Friend
“To the the Carter family,
We too share in your loss, we just want you to know you have our prayers, Jackie will surely be missed. May God bless...Read More »
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16 of 23 | Posted by: Michael & Cathy Abernathy
“We love u Big Daddy!!!! Rest in Heaven!!!!! Love Kaeron, Kiera, and Kayla Cornelius
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17 of 23 | Posted by: Kaeron,Kiera, and Kayla Cornelius
“Jesus said this in John 14:1-4:"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were...Read More »
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18 of 23 | Posted by: Christian Robert DWayne Carter
“add candle to Big Daddy
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19 of 23 | Posted by: Genie McBride - Adopted daughter
“Big Daddy thank you for let me be in your family , you were like my scond Dad and you too Bev ,Stacie has been like is my sister too me I well watch...Read More »
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20 of 23 | Posted by: Genie McBride - F.T.Wayne, IN
“JACKIE'BIG DAD'CARTER
I HAVE KNOWN YOU FOR OVER A DECADE AND ALTHOUGH TIMES BW US HAVENT ALWAYS BEEN PLEASENT I ALWAYS RESPECTED YOU AS A MAN AND...Read More »
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21 of 23 | Posted by: JACQUELINE PARRISH - HOOVER, AL
“Daddy I miss you so much my heart feels like its been ripped out but i know God has called you home for a reason And i promise to be strong for you ....Read More »
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22 of 23 | Posted by: Stacy Carter-Brooks - fort wayne, IN
“To Mrs Carter stacy and chris Im so sorry for your loss the slide show is wonderful you all really showed him love by doing that I know he is smiling...Read More »
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23 of 23 | Posted by: Janice Reynolds Tarver
Jackie “Big Daddy” Carter Sr., 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Born in Anderson, Jackie retired as a Supervisor with Kunkle Valve and had worked at Omnisec. He was a member of Greater Progressive Baptist. He loved his family, his work, and working outdoors. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Beverly Carter; sons, Darrell (Nancy) Carter and Chris “Fred” (Sherese Jones) Carter; daughters, Stacy Carter-Brooks, Gwen “Dede” (Leonard) Harris, and Angela King; 18 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and sister, Juanita Minniefield. Jackie was preceded in death by his father, Slimons Carter; mother, Scottie Franklin; son, Jackie Carter Jr; three sisters and a brother. Service is 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Greater Progressive Baptist, 2215 John Street with calling an hour prior to service. Rev. Anthony Pettus officiating. Calling also from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm Monday at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Kidney Foundation To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
