Jayson Marcus Carter
Obituary
Jayson Marcus Carter was born July 4, 1974 in Irving, TX to Jay Michael & Jane Kay (Compton) Carter of Ada, OK and passed from this life on June 19, 2019 at the age of 44.
During his early years, Jayson and his family lived in Tulsa. Then, he and his dad lived in Alaska for a short time before settling in Oklahoma City. Jayson played tennis and was a member of the 5 Alive’s Challenge Bowl Team at John Marshall High School where he graduated as an Oklahoma Academic All State award winner in 1992. He first attended Duke University and the University of Oklahoma studying psychology and philosophy. After a 15-year career in the restaurant business, most notably as a corporate trainer for the Hal Smith Restaurant Group at Redrock Canyon Grill and Louie’s, he attended the University of Tulsa. There, he studied history, political science, and classics, earning his Bachelor of Arts in History in 2017. Throughout his life, Jayson had also established two businesses: Carter’s Tireless Errand Service and Carter’s Commercial Cleaning. In 1998, he met Christina and they were later married in 2001. They bought their first home in Norman where Claire was born in 2007. Jayson’s favorite and proudest “job” was as a stay-at-home Dad to Claire. Most recently, he returned to the University of Tulsa where he was working as a Graduate Assistant for the History Department to earn his Master of Arts. Jayson loved Oklahoma History and was hoping to one day become a History professor. He loved OU Football and the Chicago Cubs. Music was a passion that Jayson shared with both his and his wife’s family. He sang, played guitar, bass, drums, and dabbled with harmonica and piano. Jayson was an avid reader and a “foodie” who loved comedy, the arts, and politics. His hobbies included cooking, gardening, hiking, playing tennis, attending concerts, researching his family ancestry, and traveling. Jayson had a thirst for knowledge and adventure, and he truly lived his life to its fullest.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jayson is survived by his wife, Christina Michelle (Kassen) Carter; his daughter, Claire Marie Carter; his brother and his wife, Mike & Mandy Carter; his sisters, Adele Michels and Shelly Carter; nieces and nephews including Justin, Tabitha, Bradley and his wife Michelle, Garrett, Janie, Zeke and his wife Taylor, Zoey; great nieces and nephews including Kolton, Haskell, Haley, Austin, Bentley, Riddick, and Hank.
A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK.
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Tributes & Memories
I send my dearest sympathies to Jayson's family. I was a good friend of his, and quite possibly can say that he was my best friend for many years during high school. I have fond memories of Jayson, with his dad, with his Iroc-Z, at his apartment with his dad, and on and on. Jayson took me to my first concert, and always drove me around town in style. He introduced me to Nirvana and Pearl Jam, his favorites! I am quite sad to hear of this news and hope his family is doing well so many years later. I know he was incredibly happy at his wedding and loved his dad.
Chris McNeil
I just heard about Jayson from my brother Jim ..... So very sorry..... don't hesitate to contact me if I can do anything.
Fred Ingram
Lit a candle in memory of Jayson Marcus Carter
Angie Brewer-O'Guinn
I knew Jayaon in highschool and he was always the nicest person to me. Always smiling and may have helped me with homework... he was so smart and helpful. It makes me sad to know he's passed. My heart goes out to his family. I hope you all find peace and happiness- I think he would want that for his loved ones. Much love and many blessings.
Angie Brewer-O'Guinn
To the family and friends of Jayson Carter, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Bible’s hope that one day we will see our lost loved ones again. Jesus showed how this promise is sure when he resurrected Lazarus. John 11:1-44. Such bible truths provide us with hope and comfort as we look forward to the day when death will no longer be and those who have already succumbed to this enemy will be awakened onto a Paradisiac Earth, to a life free of sickness, pain, sorrow and the worries of ever dying again. This being the Creator’s original purpose, it will indeed be fulfilled. Even though this wonderful Promise from the One who can and will fulfill it doesn’t take away our pain and grief of death, my wish is that it brings you a measure of peace and hope through this sad time. Genesis 2:7, 8, 15; Isaiah 55:10, 11; Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:3, 4; 1Corinthians 15:25, 26
Cjae
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you. Love. Bill and Darlene
Bill and Darlene Kassen
Christina, Claire and family, Christina, I will always remember how your eyes would light up, when Jayson came up in a conversation. You were always so proud of him and it was easy to see how much you loved him. Just from the few times I was around him, I always thought he was so intelligent and a man with many talents; especially as a cook. Stay strong and remember all the fun times you had together. Love ya. I'd also like to express my heartfelt condolences to the family.
Linda Wyatt