Curtis Eugene Carter

Curtis Eugene Carter

Curtis Eugene Carter, 67, of Highfill, died on Nov. 26, 2021, at Circle of Life Legacy House in Bentonville.

He was born Dec. 26, 1953, in Siloam Springs, to Lyle Eugene Carter and Dorismerine Elliott. He worked for Walmart for more than 30 years as a yard driver. His CB handle became his nickname, "White Lightning." He and Leta Fern Tedford Carter were married for 47 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Doris.

He is survived by his wife, Leta Fern of Highfill; one son, John Carter and wife Marlene of Highfill; three sisters, Lila Jackson of Rogersville, Mo., Ila Reid of Centerton, and Lisa Jones of Highfill; two grandsons, Nathan and Joshua Carter; and one granddaughter, Destiney Carter.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Wasson Funeral Home, from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Highfill Cemetery in Highfill. To sign the online guestbook, visit wassonfuneralhome.com.