Roll Call Tribute

Ronald Lee Carter 

July 26, 1936 - August 29, 2024 

Ronald Lee Carter, 88, of Missouri City, TX passed away August 29, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family after a long illness with dementia. Ron/Dad/Pops as he is known by those who knew him and loved him is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 48 years, Sheila Carter. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Nola Ohler; his devoted daughters, Tiffany Ballinger and husband, Wes Ballinger, daughter, Trina Moers and husband, Ron Moers, daughter, Rikki Elliott and husband, Mike Elliott, daughter, Carla Rush and husband, Paul Rush.

Pops, as he was affectionately known by, is survived by 5 grandchildren, Logan Ballinger and wife, Sinead, Laney Tull and husband, Nick, Berrett Scott, Amy Moers, Ryan Hoefar and wife, Katie and 2 great grandchildren, Spencer Jack Tull and Violet Hoefar.

Ronald Lee Carter is preceded in death by his parents, S.L. and Cleo Carter, his son Ronald Lee Carter Jr., grandson, Kevin Moers and numerous relatives.

Ron Carter was born July 26, 1936 in Ft. Worth, TX.

Ron was a proud Aggie of Texas A&M University and graduated in 1959 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He was proud of the fact that he worked hard to pay for his college education by flying planes crop dusting. Upon graduation he worked for numerous oil and gas companies but is most proud of the work he put into starting and developing the Fluor Arabia company in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia where he served as Vice President for 3 years taking his family along for the journey. He took great pride in his many work achievements and his family achievements at home. He enjoyed years of traveling around the world with his family. He was the owner of numerous boats, campers, RVs, lake homes and several airplanes showing his love for adventure. He loved flying his Cessna and taking his wife, family, and dog all over Texas and the country. Ron was a hardworking man and was most comfortable in his work environment where he was admired by many colleagues. He continued working up until the disease had taken a toll on his thoughts and reasoning.

More than anything, Ron was a man of great faith with a deep devotion to his religion. He believed in Jesus Christ, his savior, so we take great solace and strength knowing he is home with Our Lord in peace.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. The rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 13, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City, Texas. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.

Pallbearers are son-in-law, Wes Ballinger, family friend, Dez Moore and grandsons, Berrett Scott, Logan Ballinger, Nick Tull, and Ryan Hoefar. The funeral readings will be read by granddaughters, Laney Tull and Sinead Ballinger.

Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.