William Franklin Carter, age 61, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 18, 1952 in Monroe, NC, the son of the late Cletus Henson and Darrise Caskey Carter. Frankie worked in tree service and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Duncan Carter and four brothers, John Henson, Daniel, Terry and Jerry Carter. Frankie is survived by his sister, Sandra Helms of Southport, NC and his brother, Mark (Rebecca) Carter of Bismarck. No local services are planned. Memorials may be made to Clark County Humane Society, 627 Walnut Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.