Rickie Allen Carter, of Washburn, Mo, stepped into glory and the arms of Jesus on July 19, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. Rickie was born January 23, 1953 to James Samuel and Delores Belle (Shultz) Carter; in Springdale, AR. Rickie grew up in Port Lavaca, Texas where he graduated High School in 1971 and began a welder and pipefitter apprenticeship after graduation. Rickie was a welder and fabricator for over 50 years.

In 1970, Rickie met the love of his life, Connie Sue (Gregurek). Rickie and Connie were high school sweethearts and wed on June 27, 1972. In 1976 they moved to Mo to fulfill Rickie's lifelong dream of becoming a hillbilly, they bought property and built a home and lake full of love and laughter. Rickie was in the camp ministry for 10 years when God gave him the vision to turn his lake into a camp. In 2002 Faith Hollow Lake Christian Youth Camp began and has hosted hundreds of children, youth and adults, teaching them about the Gospel of Christ.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Connie; three children and their families; Christopher Carter and his girlfriend Valerie; grandsons Axel and Isaac. Ivy Flippo and her husband Scotty; grandchildren: Riley, Ayden and Katy along with her husband Aulston Minnie; great grandchildren: Kensley and Dierks Minnie; Erin Jennings and her husband Rusty; grandchildren; Samuel, Case and Lyla. Survivors also include his brother Lonnie Carter; as well as many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews that he loved dearly. Rickie was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Kenny Carter.

Rickie was a member and Deacon at Mountain Bible Church. He was an avid reader of all books and a daily Bible Reader. He enjoyed playing Boggle, creating beautiful items from wood and metal, and being outdoors. Rickie will be greatly missed by all.

Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to continue his ministry at www.faithhollowlake.com or can be mailed to Faith Hollow Lake 1140 FR 2272 Washburn, Mo 65772.

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