William "Cool Jack" Carter

William K. “Cool Jack” Carter, 66, was called Home by his Lord and Savior, on Monday, June 8, 2009. William was born in Myrtle, MS on April 1, 1943, the son of Isaac and Maebell (nee: Talley) Carter Sr. William was united in marriage to Essie B. Smith, in 1977, in Racine. William was self-employed as an automobile mechanic. He loved tinkering with cars and watching western movies. William attended Higher Dimensions Church here in Racine, under the leadership of his son Pastor Adrian D. Malone and never missed a Sunday service. Left to cherish his memory are his seven children; Timothy Smith, William (Wanda) Smith, Cassandra (Pastor Adrian) Malone, William Gentry Russell, twins Chavan and Cherika Smith, and Cedrick Evans; 22 Grandchildren and 4 Great grandchildren; his mother, Maebell Johnson; his brothers, Eugene (Lu Ella) Carter and Alfred L. “Bubba” Carter; his sisters Lula Grace Little, Ruby (Finner) Hopkins, and Deloise McLemore; his special friends Clarence King and Grace Little, all of Racine, nieces, nephews, church family, other relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. William was preceded in death by his wife, Essie B. Carter; his father, Isaac Carter Sr.; brothers Isaac James Carter Jr. and David Carter; and granddaughter Shaquanda Smith. His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, June 15, 2009, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Adrian Malone officiating. Relatives and friends can meet with the family, in the funeral home, on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.