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     David Neal Carper Sr. was buried at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Road, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.^7,3 He David Neal Carper, 68, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born on June 30, 1952 to George Carper and Helen (Wood) Carper in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dave graduated from Winston Salem High School. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University and played football for Appalachian State Mountaineers. He also graduated from ROTC at the same university. Dave served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a ranger and received an honorable discharge. He married Susan Dale Tackett on September 2, 2011 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. They shared over nine years of life, marriage and many memories together. Dave was a home builder most of his life and worked for John Wieland Homes, and McCauley Homes in Atlanta, Georgia and Perry Homes in Houston, TX. Dave also was the business owner of David Carper Homes in Atlanta, Georgia and later retired from American Foundry in 2018. He was an avid fan of the Oklahoma State Cowboys (Go Pokes!), the Steelers, Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs. Dave enjoyed watching anything John Wayne and all the Marvel Movies. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them. Dave will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, George Carper; brother, Malcolm Carper; and sister, Cindy La Morte. Dave is survived by his loving wife, Susan Carper of the home; children, Stephanie Carper, David Carper both of Tulsa, OK, Jason and Kristi Tackett of Wagoner, OK, and Brandon and Tamara Tackett of Tulsa, OK; mother, Helen Carper of Mocksville, NC; grandchildren, Madison, Benjamin, and Ezekiel Tackett; and many nieces, nephews and cousins he loved dearly. A celebration of Dave’s life will be at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with.³ He married Ellen Lehman Simpson.¹ David Neal Carper Sr. was born on June 30, 1952 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.³ He and Ellen Lehman Simpson were divorced on January 31, 1977 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁸ David Neal Carper Sr. married Kathryn Elaine Vivian on December 30, 1977 at Harris Co., Texas.² David Neal Carper Sr. married Susan Dale Tackett on September 2, 2011 at Sapulpa, Creek Co., Oklahoma.³ David Neal Carper Sr. died on March 10, 2021 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, at age 68.³

     Cynthia Anne "Cindy" Carper Cynthia Carper LaMorte, 57, of Mocksville, passed away on June 25, 2019 at her home. Cynthia was born August 14, 1961 in Forsyth County, a daughter to the late George Carper Sr. and Helen Wood Carper. She obtained her Associate’s Degree from Forsyth Community College. She married Michael Joseph LaMorte III in 2000. She was preceded in death by her father George Carper Sr. as well as her brother George Carper Jr. In life, Cynthia loved painting and especially loved her family. She is survived by her loving family, including her husband of 19 years, Michael Joseph LaMorte III, her mother Helen Wood Carper, son Terry Phibbs Jr. of Mocksville, son John Griffin of Advance, stepson Michael LaMorte IV of Harford, New York, stepdaughter Amanda LaMorte of Mocksville, brother David Carper of Oklahoma, as well as seven grandchildren.³ She married Mark Anthony Spainhour.⁶ Cynthia Anne "Cindy" Carper married Terry Randall Phibbs Sr.⁶ Her married name was Phibbs. Her married name was Spainhour. Cynthia Anne "Cindy" Carper was born on August 14, 1961 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.³ She and Mark Anthony Spainhour were divorced on September 25, 1978 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁷ Cynthia Anne "Cindy" Carper and Terry Randall Phibbs Sr. were divorced on November 29, 1999 at Davie Co., North Carolina.⁷ As of 2000,her married name was LaMorte.³ Cynthia Anne "Cindy" Carper married Michael Joseph LaMorte III in 2000.³ Cynthia Anne "Cindy" Carper died on June 25, 2019 at Mocksville, Davie Co., North Carolina, at age 57.³

     Clarence James Steele was buried at Mitchell's Ridge Cemetery, Mitchell's Ridge, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He and Margaret Elizabeth Jones were divorced.² Clarence James Steele was born on October 25, 1914 at North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ He married Margaret Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Franklin Blair "Frank" Jones and Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner, on May 11, 1935 at Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,1 Clarence James Steele died on June 6, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 50.²

     William Thomas Pilkenton was buried at South Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Wayne Co., New York.³ His Social Security Number was 235-30-8530.⁴ He was born on February 25, 1925 at Lashmeet, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3,2 He married Lois Marie Poff, daughter of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff, on October 31, 1952 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 William Thomas Pilkenton died on September 21, 2001 at age 76.^4,3

     Verna Mae Iddings was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Renton, King Co., Washington.^6,5 She was born on March 15, 1907 at Renton, King Co., Washington.⁵ As of October 8, 1924,her married name was Fuller.³ She married Alvin Emmett "Al" Fuller on October 8, 1924 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.³ Verna Mae Iddings died on September 13, 1959 at Renton, King Co., Washington, at age 52.^4,5

     Alvin Emmett "Al" Fuller was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Renton, King Co., Washington.^6,8 His Social Security Number was 531-10-2622.⁸ He was born on June 10, 1906 at Renton, King Co., Washington.^3,4,8 He married Verna Mae Iddings, daughter of Thomas Fulton Iddings and Anna Hayden, on October 8, 1924 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.⁵ Alvin Emmett "Al" Fuller died on April 4, 1952 at Renton, King Co., Washington, at age 45.^9,7,8