Jack was born on December 29,1942 in Fayette County, Illinois to Tom Carter and Blanche. He joined the Army at the age of 17, and was stationed in Germany as a Supply Specialist. After the service he was an over the road truck driver for 40 years. He worked for Consolidated Freightways, then was an owner operator. He successfully drove 5 million accident free miles. After retiring from truck driving, he drove tour bus as he enjoyed traveling the United States and meeting diverse people.
Jack and Maxine were married on December 27,1969 in North Platte, Nebraska. They had two children. The family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in spring of 1980. Jack was a great husband and father. Jack loved being around family and friends, listening to bluegrass music, traveling, playing cards. He is known for many funny and colorful sayings. Jack was a good story teller.
He is preceded in death by mother, Blanche Sayre; father, Tom Carter; three sisters and three brothers; and grandson, Brandon.
Jack and Maxine were married on December 27,1969 in North Platte, Nebraska. They had two children. The family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in spring of 1980. Jack was a great husband and father. Jack loved being around family and friends, listening to bluegrass music, traveling, playing cards. He is known for many funny and colorful sayings. Jack was a good story teller.
He is preceded in death by mother, Blanche Sayre; father, Tom Carter; three sisters and three brothers; and grandson, Brandon.
Jack was born on December 29,1942 in Fayette County, Illinois to Tom Carter and Blanche. He joined the Army at the age of 17, and was stationed in Germany as a Supply Specialist. After the service he was an over the road truck driver for 40 years. He worked for Consolidated Freightways, then was an owner operator. He successfully drove 5 million accident free miles. After retiring from truck driving, he drove tour bus as he enjoyed traveling the United States and meeting diverse people.
Jack and Maxine were married on December 27,1969 in North Platte, Nebraska. They had two children. The family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in spring of 1980. Jack was a great husband and father. Jack loved being around family and friends, listening to bluegrass music, traveling, playing cards. He is known for many funny and colorful sayings. Jack was a good story teller.
He is preceded in death by mother, Blanche Sayre; father, Tom Carter; three sisters and three brothers; and grandson, Brandon.
Jack and Maxine were married on December 27,1969 in North Platte, Nebraska. They had two children. The family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in spring of 1980. Jack was a great husband and father. Jack loved being around family and friends, listening to bluegrass music, traveling, playing cards. He is known for many funny and colorful sayings. Jack was a good story teller.
He is preceded in death by mother, Blanche Sayre; father, Tom Carter; three sisters and three brothers; and grandson, Brandon.
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