88R17543 CW-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 310
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Richard Wade Carter of Sherman on December 5, 2022, at
the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Richard Carter was born in Dallas on December 15,
1931, to Roscoe and Beatrice Carter; he grew up in Oak Cliff and
graduated from Dallas High School; answering his nation's call to
duty, he joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and was stationed in Korea and
Japan; following his military career, he returned home to help take
care of his family; and
WHEREAS, On November 21, 1972, Mr. Carter married the former
Malinda Ann Stewman; the couple shared a rewarding union that
spanned half a century, and through the years, they especially
enjoyed traveling together and trying different restaurants; he
took great pride in his daughter, Melanie, his stepson, Jack, and
his four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; known for his
ability to fix anything, he liked to work with his hands, and he was
also an avid photographer and angler; a proud Republican and a man
of faith, he attended Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Oak Cliff for
many years; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Richard Carter
will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness and
compassion, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard Wade Carter and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife,
Malinda Ann Carter; to his daughter, Melanie Grammar, and her
husband, Don; to his stepson, Jack Hopper, and his wife, Merry; to
his grandchildren, Courtney Hopper, Tifany Jeakins and her husband,
Travis, Brian Grammar, and Mark Torres and his wife, Courtney; to
his great-grandchildren, Paisley Haige, Stella Jeakins, Beck
Jeakins, Zachary Grammar, and Bear Grammar; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Richard Carter.