Allen K. Carter, age 85, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City. Allen K Carter was born in September 1930, to Otha & Gladys (Gregg) Carter at home in Olive Mt. Allen graduated from CCHS in Miles City. He married Myrna Skeel in 1951. He served in the US Army, was corporal of the year prior to his discharge at Fort Lee Virginia. Allen & his family made their home in Miles City; he worked at Haley Grocery store, then as assistant manager, then manager of the PCA. He remarried in 1975 to Lou Hendrix, they lived in Oregon before returning to Miles City where they owned & operated Lou’s Crafts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Randy, his wife Lou & his sister Phyllis Conard. He is survived by his daughters Toni Haworth of Miles City, Mikki (Corby) Wilson of AZ, a son Rod Carter of CA, 3 granddaughters, 5 grandsons a step daughter Annie & many great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Beth Palke of Miles City, and a brother Charles Carter of Olive.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579.
Memorials can be made to the Miles City VFW or to Alzheimer’s research.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 23, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City,
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 24, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Wednesday February 24, 2016
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 23, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City,
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 24, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Wednesday February 24, 2016
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Erin says
RIP Allen
Ana Walker says
My deepest sympathy to Allen’s family. I was honored to meet such a nice man and spend time with him. He had a different gentleman way about him…..he will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
donna & jim liston says
Our very deepest sympathy to Allen’s family. Our memories go back a long way. Allen was such a gentleman & always fun to be around. Last time we spent time with him was at Ryan & Sam’s wedding. You were such a wonderful daughter Mikki. Always caring for him. Treasure your memories. Love to you all.
Sarah Trogden says
Such a great man, my heart is happy that he and Lou are together again! Prayers to the family.
Bruce Wilson says
Mikki,
It was nice to visit with you on the plane ride from Phoenix. So sorry for the loss of your father.
Prayers to you and your family.
Bruce & Patty Wilson
Karson and Marie Kluver says
Carter Family,
Enjoyed many nice visits with Allen at the Eagles Manor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron & Diane Joslyn says
Diane Schaff Joslyn
Sorry to hear about Allen, he will be missed. He was so good to Phil after he had his stroke and visited him often, it always put Phil in a better mood. Our prayers are with you.
Betty Carter O'Brien says
I’m so sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. Although I hadn’t seen him for many years but I do recall memories of him. What a guy! So sorry and my prayers for his family .
Betty Carter O’Brien