Julian "Carter" Cavalier
1938 - 2020
Julian "Carter" Cavalier, age 82, passed away on December 26, 2020. Surrounded by his caring wife and children, he was at the courageous and sympathetic care of Marion General ICU in his final days. Carter was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on June 6th, 1938 to Walter Allen and Billie Dan Cavalier and was raised with multi-generations of family, off the Cherokee allotted land in Mayes County. During his college years he met his wife Donna Merle (Owen) Cavalier and they married before he graduated from Tulsa University. After they graduated Carter, with fraternity brothers, started a fertilizer company that later was purchased by Occidental Chemical. Carter stayed with Occidental to build fertilizer plants across the Midwest. Carter and Donna's travels led them to Kenton, Ohio. Kenton has been their home since he arrived in 1968. He enjoyed living in Hardin County. His career as an entrepreneur was started in college but Kenton is where he grew. While managing a small fertilizer plant on the south side of Kenton lead him to purchase a small farm to explore different fertilizers. He left Occidental to become V.P. of Kenton National Bank and continued to farm. Farming and the community then became his passion as he left the bank. This allowed Carter to grow different business relationships along the way. He enjoyed the challenges and tasks to see the rewards of success. He had the pleasure of working with farmers, the evolution of Agri-business, manufacturing, trucking, construction and small business. Working with a wide spread of diverse individuals in his years lead to his humor, his rigidness to getting things done and exchange of knowledge. Carter always thought about his challenges and the challenges of the people he knew. "Do your homework... if pencil and paper can't make sense of it . it won't work". Is a saying his family heard their whole lives. Carter is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Donna. In a never ending world of change, Donna has always been the rock that Carter never questioned would change with all the adventures they encountered. Carter is also survived by children, Jeffrey Carter (Vanessa) Cavalier (Carrollton, GA) and Julianne Dearing (Kenton, OH ). Survived with blessed grandchildren, Jameson Cole Cavalier (Carrollton, GA), Jennie Alexandra Cavalier (Rochester Hills, MI), Drey Eric Dearing (Kenton, OH) , Delaney Jae Dearing (Kenton, OH). He is also blessed to have a great-granddaughter Layla Jade Cavalier (Carrollton, GA). Also surviving is Carter's sister Elizabeth Jane Cook (Midwest City, OK) with husband George Cook, nephew Kelly Cook, niece Sherri (Lenny) King and family, Carter's aunt Nell Walton and husband Roy Walton (Monroe, LA). Carter was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Walter Allen Cavalier. Carter has been involved with many organizations and clubs in and out of Kenton, including Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Kenton Elks, Masonic Latham Lodge #154, Shriners, Farm Bureau serving as a Trustee, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board, First United Methodist Church serving as a Trustee, Hardin Memorial Golf Course serving as a Board Member. Carter's Businesses were: Cavalier Farm Service (Ace Hardware), Slantpac, Harman Technical Coatings and Warehouse Express. In his younger days, Carter was in the National Guard - 45th Infantry DIV (Thunderbird). Carter also took on personal goals as being a pilot and flew for many years and then in later years, he obtained his US Merchant Marine Officer license (Captain). Carter was an avid golfer. He loved the atmosphere. He enjoyed the challenge, quarters he won and camaraderie. The friendships that he acquired and/or maintained on the golf course were without a doubt, a feeling that he treasured. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 2, 2020 at the SCHINDEWOLF-STOUT-CRATES FUNERAL HOME where the family will receive friends from 11:00 am Saturday until the time of service. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Home Savings and Loan in memory of Carter for the Memorial Golf Course. Online condolences can be sent by visiting stoutcrates.com.
Service Information
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Visitation Details:
SCHINDEWOLF-STOUT-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
200 E. Columbus St.
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Saturday, January 2nd 2021 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Funeral Service:
Saturday, January 2nd 2021 - 1:00 PM
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Service Location:
SCHINDEWOLF-STOUT-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
200 E. Columbus St.
Kenton, Ohio 43326 -
Final Resting Place:
Grove Cemetery [Map]
15419 State Route 309
Kenton, Ohio 43326 -
Contributions:
Home Savings & Loan: Memorial Golf Course in memory of Carter
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Condolences For Julian "Carter" Cavalier
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Donna,I remember you telling me when my Dad passed âHe is walking the streets of goldâ... And we know Carter is walking that street too..
May you find peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Vickie,Nelson,Ben, Kristen and families
My memories are the many years we had our 4th of July reunions...the cold creek we swam in each year, the jet skies, the jokes, the laughs, the food, and just being together...
Those we love donât go away, they walk beside us everyday , unseen, unheard but always near, so Loved ,so missed, so very deer..
Sweet , precious Donna we are grieving with yâall ..God Bless You and your in our thoughts and prayers..with lots of hugs..
My memories are the many years we had our 4th of July reunions...the cold creek we swam in each year, the jet skies, the jokes, the laughs, the food, and just being together...
Those we love donât go away, they walk beside us everyday , unseen, unheard but always near, so Loved ,so missed, so very deer..
Sweet , precious Donna we are grieving with yâall ..God Bless You and your in our thoughts and prayers..with lots of hugs..
I send my condolences to you and your family during your time of bereavement. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Kevin, Jolene, Brian and Kathy Born
May God bless all of you.
Steve & Terri
Kelley & Ben
I thought that you might appreciate an email from my son regarding his memories of visiting you all nearly 30 years ago.
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Subject: Carter Cavalier Passed
Date: 2020-12-27 13:58
From: Darold Smith
To: Shanna Smith Jaggars , Forrest Smith
Cc: Michael Smith , Kay Mayes
Hi,
I got a text message from my cousin Jane Cavalier Cook that her brother passed yesterday with COVID.
I hadnât seen Carter since we were both very young back in the early 1940s.
We spent an afternoon and night at Carter and Donna's home in Kenton, Ohio when we drove to visit Donna's daughter Sarah and husband Danny Lewis in Mansfield, OH.
Forrest and I went with Carter in his big diesel to drop off a load of grain. Their daughter was raising a pig for 4H (or something similar).
We saw Carter and Donna at multiple July 4 reunions in Locust Grove, OK on trips to / from Mountain Home.
Jane is about my age and Carter was about 2 years younger.
Dad
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Subject: Re: Carter Cavalier Passed
Date: 2021-01-01 00:11
From: Forrest Smith
To: Darold Smith
Hi dad,
I'm sorry to hear about Carter's passing...
In reading your email; I remembered riding in the big, diesel truck of Carter's, and all his farm equipment.... I recall Carter saying, he had over 500,000 miles on the big rig! Well, I was impressed!
As a kid, growing up in residential neighborhoods; I'd never been exposed to a farming life, like Carter's - Grandpa/ Grandma Smith, living in rural Arkansas, was much different from Shanna and me growing up in Tempe, AZ, and Highland Village, TX... The vast fields/ farms of Ohio were a brand new, experience from what I used to.
Carter could see how curious I was about the land and machinery of his; and he was kind enough (and excited) to share his knowledge, experience, and love of the land, which surrounded him and his family.
I do remember Carter, his smile, laugh, and the landscape... Thinking back on family vacations, this cross-country trip is a cherished memory to me.
I wish we/ I could have taken more trips to visit the Cavalier family ... Family is important, yet not seen often enough!
Please forward Ms. Jane this email, giving her my condolences for her loss.
Love,
- Forrest
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On Fri, Jan 1, 2021, 12:52 PM Darold Smith wrote:
Hi Jane,
Here is a reply from my son, Forrest, to my email regarding Carter that Forrest requested that I forward to you.
The time frame of the trip mentioned was summer 1988. Forrest was about 11 and Shanna was about 8.
Love,
Darold
Darold K. Smith: PE, CSEP
Professional Engineer, Software and Electrical Engineering Texas
Certified Systems Engineering Professional, INCOSE
dsmith.csep@waldar.com
903 217-8259 (M)
I thought that you might appreciate an email from my son regarding his memories of visiting you all nearly 30 years ago.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Carter Cavalier Passed
Date: 2020-12-27 13:58
From: Darold Smith
To: Shanna Smith Jaggars , Forrest Smith
Cc: Michael Smith , Kay Mayes
Hi,
I got a text message from my cousin Jane Cavalier Cook that her brother passed yesterday with COVID.
I hadnât seen Carter since we were both very young back in the early 1940s.
We spent an afternoon and night at Carter and Donna's home in Kenton, Ohio when we drove to visit Donna's daughter Sarah and husband Danny Lewis in Mansfield, OH.
Forrest and I went with Carter in his big diesel to drop off a load of grain. Their daughter was raising a pig for 4H (or something similar).
We saw Carter and Donna at multiple July 4 reunions in Locust Grove, OK on trips to / from Mountain Home.
Jane is about my age and Carter was about 2 years younger.
Dad
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Subject: Re: Carter Cavalier Passed
Date: 2021-01-01 00:11
From: Forrest Smith
To: Darold Smith
Hi dad,
I'm sorry to hear about Carter's passing...
In reading your email; I remembered riding in the big, diesel truck of Carter's, and all his farm equipment.... I recall Carter saying, he had over 500,000 miles on the big rig! Well, I was impressed!
As a kid, growing up in residential neighborhoods; I'd never been exposed to a farming life, like Carter's - Grandpa/ Grandma Smith, living in rural Arkansas, was much different from Shanna and me growing up in Tempe, AZ, and Highland Village, TX... The vast fields/ farms of Ohio were a brand new, experience from what I used to.
Carter could see how curious I was about the land and machinery of his; and he was kind enough (and excited) to share his knowledge, experience, and love of the land, which surrounded him and his family.
I do remember Carter, his smile, laugh, and the landscape... Thinking back on family vacations, this cross-country trip is a cherished memory to me.
I wish we/ I could have taken more trips to visit the Cavalier family ... Family is important, yet not seen often enough!
Please forward Ms. Jane this email, giving her my condolences for her loss.
Love,
- Forrest
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On Fri, Jan 1, 2021, 12:52 PM Darold Smith wrote:
Hi Jane,
Here is a reply from my son, Forrest, to my email regarding Carter that Forrest requested that I forward to you.
The time frame of the trip mentioned was summer 1988. Forrest was about 11 and Shanna was about 8.
Love,
Darold
Darold K. Smith: PE, CSEP
Professional Engineer, Software and Electrical Engineering Texas
Certified Systems Engineering Professional, INCOSE
dsmith.csep@waldar.com
903 217-8259 (M)
