Billy Carter

Billy Duane Carter, 85, of Pampa, passed away on October 31, 2026, at his home.

Services for Bill will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Sinyard of Carpenter's Church and Rev. Byron Williamson of First Baptist Church, both officiating Bill's service. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Bill’s book will be available for signing at from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, and from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, and the family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home.

Bill was born on July 23, 1941, in Pampa, to William Arthur and Berta Janice Bond Carter. He was lifelong Pampa resident. He threw newspapers and erected television antennas until he was old enough to secure a driver’s license. In 1960, he was offered a scholarship to study Industrial Art at West Texas State College in Canyon. Bill chose not to attend because he couldn’t see himself at a desk for the rest of his life. After graduating high school, he would marry his soul mate, Lillian Aldeana “Deana” McGee in 1961 in Skellytown. They shared over 53 years of companionship and three children before she preceded him in death in 2015.

Bill started his career after high school with his father working for the family business, Carter Sand and Gravel, in 1960. Bill began contracting for Phillips Petroleum Co. in 1963 and never looked back. He and W.A. ran up to 5 backhoes with crews during those years. Bill was a proud owner along with his father until W. A. passed in the spring of 1988. Bill continued to operate and remain a partner alongside his son David up till 2024.

Bill also had a great sense of humor, who was a prankster at heart. He loved to play practical jokes on the people he loved. He will be remembered as generous and giving man who has helped countless people through the years. Bill was a caring family man, who helped nurture and care for his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Deana in 2015; son, Billy Carter in 2008; and daughter, Tammy Pickering in 2025.

His survivors include his son, David Carter and wife Brenda; eight grandchildren, Ryan Carter, Kerri Mullin, Dustin Forney and wife Caylie, Trent Carter and wife Laura, Braden Pickering, Natashia Linder, Trace Carter and wife Taylor, Kyle McCullough and wife Kassie; great grandchildren, Tilleigh, Lillian, Bryson, Jaxton, Te’ya, Te’Ante, Tey’Liyah, Maddison, Jace, Lacelynn, Legend, Whitley, Brilynne, and Justyce; sister-in-law, Carolyn Payne of Hobbs, New Mexico; and numerous cousins and extended family.