Preston Malin Carter

Preston Malin Carter was born November 25, 1945 to Hilda and Jack Carter in Texarkana, Texas and passed away June 21, 2010 at his ranch in Weatherford, Texas. 

Preston attended the University of Texas at Austin, and remained a lifelong Longhorns fan. After college, Preston began a successful career in commercial real estate by starting the Preston Carter Company and Carter Properties. For decades he developed many projects throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area including the West End Historic District, Lone Star Park, and Silverado on the Brazos. Preston also had an esteemed career in the equestrian world. He won the All American Futurity Quarter Horse Race in 1983, the US Open in Polo in 1985, and was inducted into the Texas Racehorse Hall of Fame in 2007. In more recent years, he and his family have been involved in the cutting horse business. Most importantly, Preston was a devoted father and husband who was loved dearly by his family and friends. He will always be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Preston Malin Carter III. 

He is survived by his wife, Amy Carter; son, Rhett James Alan Carter, daughters, Natalie Elizabeth Carter and Keely Edith Rose Carter, sisters, Sissy Carter Alsabrook, husband, Roger, and Catherine Ann Carter, as well as many nieces and nephews. Preston is also survived by his beloved dogs, horses, and animals at the ranch. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Michael Overman M.D. and the MD Anderson staff, Dr. Bryan Allison M.D., Dr. Emily Hebert M.D., and the entire staff at Baylor Hospital for their care and compassion during Preston's fight with cancer. 

A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 27th at 4:00pm at The Carter Ranch (in Silverado on the Brazos, Weatherford, TX). Father Scott Wilson will be officiating. Ranch attire is suggested. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, SPCA of Dallas, or Equest.