Ray Carter, 74 of Hilton Head Island passed away on
February 26, 2015 in the Hilton Head Medical Center, Hilton Head Island,
South Carolina.
He was born on September 18, 1940 in Enid, Oklahoma to Maxine Elizabeth
Carter (Bennett) and the late Ray Elvin Carter. He attended Enid
schools and received his Bachelors and MBA from Oklahoma State
University. After accepting a position with IBM he moved to New York
where he pursued a career in software programming and systems analysis.
He later expanded his career in the financial industry in New York
City. He and his wife Barbara enjoyed the cultural activities in the
city including the theater and arts. He retired after a 40 year career to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and spent his summers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He loved to travel with his wife, especially long cruises throughout the world. He enjoyed fine dining and collecting wines.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Carter (Doiron) of Hilton Head Island, SC; his mother, Maxine E. Carter of Edmond, OK; two daughters, Nancy Shaw (Garin) of Guthrie, OK and Stephanie Carter of Hilton Head Island, SC: one brother, Larry Carter of Oklahoma City, OK and one granddaughter, Alexis Shaw of Guthrie, OK.
Memorial services will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Henninger-Hinson F.H. chapel in Enid, OK; with the Reverend Don Johnson officiating.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association with the funeral home acting as custodian of the fund. Henniger-Hinson.
