Donald Lee “Shug” Carter was born in Vinton, LA on February 3, 1944, to the parentage of the late Mr. Vaughn Carter Sr. of Beaumont, TX and the late Mrs. Ollie Mae Viltz of Orange, TX. He was an alumnus of Vinton Negro High School where he graduated near the top of his class. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he honorably served as a medic and earned the prestigious National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) for his expert rifle marksmanship.
He worked professionally for many years as a master carpenter and a cement finisher, and he was a longstanding member of the Laborers’ International Union of North America. Donald Carter departed from this life on July 14, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved brother Vaughn Carter Jr. of Orange, TX. He is survived by three sons from his loving union with Ms. Mary Davis of Vinton, LA: Guy Davis (Shannon); Donald Davis; and Billy Davis. Also left to honor his memory are six grandchildren: Anthony, Neisha, Angela, Matthew, Deion, and Demetrius in addition to a host of other cherished relatives, friends and acquaintances. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” -Ephesians 2:8
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