Wilbur "Gene" McCarter

February 27, 1936 - September 6, 2018

Wilbur Gene McCarter was born February 27, 1936 in Jadwin, Missouri to Arthur and Amy (Morton) McCarter and passed away September 6, 2018 in Rogersville, Missouri at the age of 82 years. Gene grew up in Jadwin, Missouri and attended Jadwin Community School and Salem High School. Gene McCarter was united in marriage to Phyllis Riley and to this union three children were born. Gene was owner and operator of a plumbing business and was later employed by Amex Lead Mine as a Maintenance Planner where he would retire. He enjoyed Fox trotter horses, farming, and hunting. He could fix anything! Gene especially enjoyed his grandkids and family. He belonged to the First Baptist Church of Salem Basics group, and Happy Harmoneers at Harmony Baptist Church in Rogersville where he was a member. Preceding him in death were his wife, Phyllis McCarter; parents, Arthur and Amy McCarter; brothers, Robert McCarter and Donald McCarter. Survivors include his children, Delbert McCarter and wife, Ronda, Ozark; Dennis McCarter and wife, Lori, Princeton, Illinois; Diane Davis and husband, Gayle, Rogersville; grandchildren, Matt and Ashley McCarter; Amanda and Justin Hanger; Emily McCarter and Eric; Hayden McCarter, Olivia McCarter; Scott and Elizabeth Barred; Lance and Cara Barred; several great grandchildren; extended family and friends. Gene will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service for Wilbur “Gene” McCarter was held Monday, September 10, 2018 at Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Longenecker and Bro. Phil Newcom officiating, special music was provided by Lisa Wulff. Serving as pallbearers were, Hayden McCarter, Matt McCarter, Justin Hanger, Gayle Davis, Glen Harris and Dave Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were, Emily McCarter, Olivia McCarter, Makenzie McCarter, Wyatt McCarter, Brenden Hanger, Daniel Jennings, Dylan Jennings, Lucas Jennings and Amanda Hanger. Interment was in the Jadwin Cemetery.