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Ralph Arterberry

Mary Cage

09-19-82

Matt Daffron

02-09-75

Gary Graff

02-17-79

Lisa Hall

December 8, 1955 – November 7, 2000. Her successful long-term career in management gave her a special extended family of countless friends which culminated in a position of Vice-President and Banking Center Manager for Bank One, after many long years working for Tom Thumb and Best Buy. Lisa held a special love for all children, had an unmatched loyalty to her friends, and had a fierce determination to overcome any obstacle that life placed before her. Her dry wit, her fire, her courage, and her poise made her a feisty, “tall,” and fearless commander of every situation. She was a Big Sister to her “little sister” Micah, and received much joy working with that organization. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, Texas

Ronnie Halverson

1993

Jennifer Hardesty

03-05-02

Steve Heatherington

David Hester

Tim Himelrick

04-02-79

Darrell Hollands

10-18-96

Vinita Jackson

Born to O.C. & Pearlie Mae Jackson, April 18, 1954, Dallas, Texas. Graduate of David W. Carter H.S. Received a Bachelors of Art from East Texas State University, later attended the University of Texas at Arlington. Member of the St. Luke U.M. Church. She leaves to cherish her memories: 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Wake Sunday from 6-7 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home, service Monday August 1, 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke Church, Rev. Tatum Officiating.

Thomas Jirik

Billy Johnson

Lt. Billy D. Johnson of Duncan (Stephen Co.) born Sept 7, 1954 in Dallas Tx to Bill and Bernice Taylor Johnson, died Jan 11, 2001 in Oklahoma City at the age of 46. He married H. Earileen Wood on Aug. 8 1994 in Duncan. He began his career as a police officer with the Duncan Police Dept. in 1981. He became a Sgt. in 1995 and a Lt. Dec. 29, 2000. He became a canine officer in Oct. 1985 worked with police dogs "Reuben" and "Pat" and was named K-9 Handler of the Year in 1991 by the United States Police Canine Association. He became DARE certified in 1997. He was a member of the FOP Lodge #99, the Oklahoma DARE Officers Association, Blue Knights and the American Red Cross where he was Chapter Chairman of the Red River Chapter and past treasurer. He was a water safety instructor trainer and life guarding instructor trainer. He won the Health and Safety Volunteer of the Year for the state of Oklahoma in 1998. He was a member of the Bethesda Church of God. Survivors include his wife of the home, his father and wife, Bill and Bonnie Johnson of Allen Tx, his children, Alecia Pruitt and her husband Jamie of Waurika and Chris Johnson of Dallas, his stepchildren, Ian Avey and Casey Price, both of Duncan, his grandmother, Opal Johnson of Plano Tx, three sisters Kathy Arnold of Dallas, Carol Waggoner of Duncanville Tx, and Nancy Sibley of Grand Prairie Tx, an adopted brother Ryan Johnson of Allen and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1984. Services were in the Bethesda Church of God in Duncan with Rev. Harold Metheny officiating and retired Chief of Police Dale Anderson assisting. Burial was in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Comanche.

Richard James Klepper

08-07-04 He was born May 12, 1954 in McKinney Texas. Preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Ray Klepper, Rick is survived by his wife of 24 years, Marcia (McNatt) Klepper; daughter, Jamie Lynn Klepper; mother, Betty J. Klepper; brother, John P. Klepper & Judy; sister, Sue Yandell & husband, Arvin; 4 nieces & 1 nephew. Funeral Service is 1:00 PM, Tues August 10, 2004 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville. Burial will follow at Red Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Mark McKinnie

10-26-75

Barbara Oliver

Scott Richard Philcox

09-26-92

Gwynne Prater

11-18-93

Tommy Ray

01-07-07 Ray, 51, of Denton died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 , at his residence.He was born Feb. 14, 1955 , in Dallas to Robert Leonard Ray and Mary Holifield Ray. On May 20, 1994 , he married Carolyn Weir in Denton . He graduated from Carter High School and was the owner of Pro Solutions.He was a member of Lifegate Church in Denton. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Lifegate Church with Tim Beaty, Larry Frank and Randy Ganzer officiating. Burial will follow in Little Bethel Cemetery in Duncanville .The family will receive
friends at their home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. Memorials may be made to Peace of the Rock Ministries, P.O. Box 51 , Aubrey , TX 76227. Survivors include his wife, of Denton; mother, of Oak cliff; two sons, Jason Ray of Red Oak and Phil Ray of Denton; two daughters, Chirstie Weir and Marcie Weir, both of Denton; and one brother, Larry Whittle of North Richland Hills. He was preceded in death by his father. DeBerry Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

Searcy Redd lll

06-24-93

Alonzo Clarence Robinson

10-03-03 Survived by wife Joann, daughters, Acquinette, LaShunda, Yvonne, son Carstanua, parents Bertha & Robert Robinson, sister, Wandrette, brother, Terance. Sister, Charlotte preceded him in death. Services 10-11-03, Greater New Bethel B.C. 2817 S. Malcolm X Blvd, Dallas, Tx.

Alvin Robertson

01-06-98

Bonnie Star

12-04-07 her service will be at the Azle funeral home on Denver Trail at 10 am burial after wards at New Hope cemetery on New Hope Rd in Azle. Bonnie Starr Chisholm died on Tuesday 12/04/2007 at her home in Duncanville. She left a wonderful daughter Shellye, son in law Mike Wade and 2 grandchildren Jesseca and Christopher of Red Oak Tx. Sister Lorrie Starr Craford lives in Azle brother Charles Starr lives in Dallas . Kathie Starr Kessler her sister also lives in Azel

Mary Woodruff

06-11-01

Faculty

Marion Cooper

History Department

Virginia Farr

P.E. Department

Karl Hoeffner

The Human Resources Department of the Dallas Independent School District has confirmed the following information. Karl Hoeffner was born on 01/12/19 and passed away on 02/12/82, he was 63. He served the Dallas Independent School District for 35 years. His assignments were as follows:
W.E Greiner 1948-1954 (Teacher)
Gabe P. Allen 1954-1963 (Principal - first principal at Allen)
Clara Oliver 1963-1966 (Principal)
W.H. Atwell 1966-1972 (Principal)
D.W. Carter 1972-1973 (Principal)
Administration 1973-1982

Loann Henslee

Homemaking

Eleanor Jenkins

Counselor

Leonard Kimmick

1926 - 2001

ROTC Commandant

Harold Lichtenwald

1922 - 2002

Principal 1966 - 1972

George Mount

1916 - 2001

Math Department

Rowena Paschall

Math Department

Jack Rumbley
Music Department

12-30-09 Mr. Rumbley died December 30th, at the age of 79 after a hard struggle against cancer. A legendary musician, Jack was always comfortable with drum sticks in his hands as he played drums, timpani, and all the mallet instruments. Born in Cleburne, Texas, to Lee and Viola Rumbley, Jack began drum lessons at the age of ten. He played in the Cleburne High School marching band and on weekends studied percussion at TCU. Jack has a BA and an MA from the University of North Texas Music School.

While in college he played in the UNT symphony, marching band, and the lab band. He was also the drummer for a special UNT show band, The Aces, conducted by Floyd Graham. Jack was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity. When he completed his college years, he served in the Fourth Army Band, San Antonio, Texas. This fine headquarters band played for many special occasions and often drummer Rumbley was featured. After service in the army, Jack went to Alice, Texas, where he was high school band director. He also played timpani in the Corpus Christi Symphony and played drum set with local bands. Returning to Dallas, Jack taught in the DISD.

He was band director at Greiner Middle School, David W. Carter High School, and then music teacher at Tom C. Gooch Elementary School. A long time fixture at Carter, Mr. Rumbley was much loved by the students at Carter High School, and often directed the band (and/or orchestra) for the many musicals at the school.

Later, he was the drum teacher at Mountain View College and Dallas Baptist University. And all this while, he was a "jobbing" musician playing with most of the fine combos and big bands in the north Texas area. He was also comfortable playing in recording studios where he was featured in many musical commercials. He spent 40 summers in the pit orchestra at Casa Manana, Ft. Worth. If other musicians had a question about any musical, they could find their answers from Jack. He knew every show by memory. However, his heart was always with the Ft. Worth Symphony where he played timpani for 40 seasons.

When he retired from the Ft. Worth Symphony, he joined the East Texas Symphony in Tyler as tipanist. Jack was a beloved Sunday School teacher at First Baptist. He also led the singing in his department. He was truly happy playing and conducting music. But, Jack was also a loving husband to Rose-Mary. He was a loving and giving father to his daughter, Jill Beam, her husband Ken, and grandchildren, Cassandra and her children Brandon and Kenny and grandson, Daulton, and his child, Mary Beth. Jack was a loving and giving father to his son, Phil, his wife Karen and grandson, Scotty. The music world has lost a very talented drummer, and his friends will miss the many stories he loved to tell about happenings on the "gig." However, Jack is adding much to the heavenly choir and orchestra.

We need your help. If you have information on former students or faculty of David W. Carter high school Class Of 1973 that are no longer with us, please forward that information to a Committee member so we may include it on our Memorial page.