Leon Dean Carter
December 19, 1941 - February 04, 2021
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Leon Dean Carter
December 19, 1941 - February 04, 2021
Obituary
Leon Dean Carter, 79, resident of Tulsa, OK passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, due to complications from surgery. He was surrounded by family.
He was born December 19, 1941 to Samuel and Litta Carter in Shenandoah, Iowa and moved to Tulsa while he was in grade school. Leon graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1962.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Clinton Carter and Litta Bower Carter and his brothers, Myron Carter and Lavern Carter.
He is survived by wife, Kelli Mommertz Carter and daughter, Katherine Carter and son, Colton Johnson and sisters, Donna Crawford and Shirley Wilhelm.
He married Suzanne Kazbaum in 1967 and they had one child, Katherine Carter and later divorced.
He married the love of his life, Kelli Mommertz on July 27, 2001.
He was an entrepreneur in Tulsa. He owned and operated Conoco gas station at 11th and memorial and was a mechanic all his life. He was the owner of Pinon Mfg. and Carter’s Mfg.
He was most passionate about car racing and was the executive VP of the NRCS, national car racing association. He also enjoyed competitive ballroom dancing. He was a licensed airplane pilot and avid traveler. He loved working in his garage and tinkering with things. He enjoyed meeting friends and racing buddies for coffee on weekends.
Visitation with family will be held on Tuesday, February 9, from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Celebration of life at a later date due to covid.
Visitation
- Date & Time: February 10, 2021 (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Private Family Service
- Date & Time: February 9, 2021 (3:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
5 responses to Leon Dean Carter
Mary Trekell says:
February 6, 2021
I am so sorry. I am keeping everyone in my prayers. Leon was a very special person.
The Schultz'S Kenneth C. (Bud) And Bonnie says:
February 6, 2021
Wish there was one word I could say to give you comfort! Hugs Bonnie
Bob And Peggy Northcott says:
February 9, 2021
We are thinking of you and praying for peace in this time of pain. We know how great your love was for Leon, and he for you, and that's hard to release. But know he will be with you everyday until you meet again. Love you. Peggy and Bob
Wanda Nichol says:
February 10, 2021
Leon was my boss for 12 years at Pinion Mfg. We had our up & downs but he was always good to me and paid his employees well. I'm sad that he's gone and the business is gone. Rest in peace Leon.
Karen Newton says:
February 11, 2021
I did business with Leon for about 14 years and we became friends. He was a great man and will truly be missed. Praying for his family