Obituary of Robert Neal Carter

Robert Neal Carter, 96, of Independence, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He was born on September 1, 1923 in Henrietta, OK to the late Orris Earl Sr. and Mary Frances (nee Smith) Carter.

Neal was a devoted member of Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK for 46+ years where he performed many roles including teaching and mentoring the youth, young adults and seniors, he served as a deacon, provided accounting assistance to the church and he and his wife helped with the beautiful flowers around the church.

Neal worked for Amoco (present day BP) as an accountant and retired after 27 years. He was a United States Navy Veteran who served in WWII.

Neal is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary “Sybil” Carter and brothers, Orris Jr. Carter and Nathan Carter.

Survivors include his children, Chris (Mary) Carter of Norman, OK, Peggy (Garry) Roberts of Independence and Amy (Rick) Brink of Chester, VA; grandchildren, Israel (Clare) Roberts, David (Rocio) Roberts, Shiloh Kieffer, Garret (Julia) Brink, Tristan Brink, Anna (Ric) Hatcher, Colin (Laura Beth) Brink, Chad (Seanna) Carter, Emma (Mike) Juday, Ivy Brink, Opal Brink and Carter Dean Brink; 14 great-grandchildren; niece, Diane (Jerry) Ligon and many other loving family members and friends.

A graveside service for Neal will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 beginning at 1PM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown.

Memorial donations in Neal’s name are suggested to Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church, 714 N Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115.