Paul Carter

Paul Franklin Carter II the son of Paul Carter and Vickie Watson Tankersley was born August 12, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and departed this life on July 21, 2014 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 37 years, 11 months and 9 days.

PJ worked as a pilot car driver for Bargain Tire Escort. He was a member of the Illinois River Volunteer Fire Department where he also served as Fire Chief. He had proudly served as a firefighter for more than 8 years and enjoyed everything the job had to offer, especially being the air boat pilot. PJ loved the river and enjoyed being with his family and friends. He was always on the go doing something, and there was nobody that PJ wouldnt help. He had a heart for people and a passion for Fire Rescue and those two things combined defined PJ as a man. PJ touched many lives and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his stepdad Charles Tankersley and his brother Brian Tankersley.

He is survived by a loving family which includes his wife Michelle Carter of the home his father Paul Carter and wife Dianna of Okmulgee his mother Vickie Tankersley of Tahlequah his daughters Kayla Dunn and husband Josh and Sidney Carter all of Tahlequah his sons Paul Carter III of Iowa and Jeffrey Strauer of Weleetka his grandchildren Liliana and Ella Dunn both of Tahlequah his brothers Doyle Mackall of Tahlequah, Chris Carter of Tahlequah, Kenneth Tankersley of Tulsa, Gary Tankersley of Byron and AJ Carter and wife Kim of Okmulgee and his sisters Laurie Hougland and husband Charles, Erin Barrera and husband Rene of Grin, Texas and Winomie Wilson and husband Matt of Okmulgee. A host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive him.

Visitation

Hart Funeral Home
1506 N. Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK  74464
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Service

Hart Funeral Home Chapel
1506 N. Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK  74464
Thursday, July 24, 2014
10:00 am

Cemetery

Tahlequah City Cemetery
Tahlequah, OK  74464

Memorial Contributions

20385 E. Steeley Hollow Road
Talequah, OK  74464