Lynn P Carter

Lynn Prewit Carter, fondly known as "Lynny" to his friends and "Pop Pop" to his grandchildren, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 90. His family grieves his loss while taking comfort in knowing he is reunited with the love of his life, Jamie, whom he affectionately called "Gee." Lynn and Jamie shared a rare and enduring love that shaped the lives of everyone around them. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on March 18, 2026. Following Jamie's passing on November 24, 2025, Lynn carried a profound heartbreak. Few who knew them could imagine one without the other.

Born on January 24, 1936, in Houston, Texas, Lynn was the beloved son of Robert Rodney Carter and Gertrude Prewit Carter and brother to Claire Carter Woodard. A lifelong Texan, his story began at West University Baptist Church and West University Elementary School, continued at Lamar High School, and led him to The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. A proud member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, Lynn was also a gifted athlete who won intramural championships in track, basketball, and touch football — accomplishments that earned him a place in the UT RecSports Intramural Wall of Fame.

It was at The University of Texas that Lynn met Jamie Holt. For Lynn, it was love at first sight, and it remained so for sixty-four extraordinary years of marriage. He proposed to her in front of the Texas State Capitol, and even decades later, his face would light up at the mention of the beautiful young woman he met in Austin. They married on March 18, 1961, and built a life rich in love, laughter, partnership, and family.

Lynn was a man of remarkable loyalty, possessing the rare gift of maintaining friendships across decades. He stayed in close contact with his “neighborhood group”, his "Lamar boys," his “fraternity brothers”, and his “UT Law colleagues” until his final day. He and Jamie were effortlessly social, gifted with the ability to make friends wherever they went, and their lives were filled with the warmth of long friendships and joyful gatherings.

Lynn began his legal career at Fulbright and Jaworski, where his diligence, intellect, and character carried him to partnership at one of the most respected law firms in the country. After retiring from the practice of law, he embarked on a remarkable second chapter with Clayton Biotechnologies, where he served as a leader and ultimately as president of the company. He continued in that role with energy and purpose, stepping down at the age of 89 — a testament to his enduring work ethic and his lifelong appetite for meaningful contribution.

Faith was the foundation of Lynn's life. A devoted member of Second Baptist Church in Houston, he served for many years on the Board of Deacons, where his quiet wisdom, generosity, and steady character left a lasting mark on his church community. The values he lived by — kindness, humility, perseverance, and devotion to family — were an extension of the faith he carried throughout his life.

Lynn took deep pleasure in being outdoors and working with his hands. In earlier years, he cherished time at the family's lake house in Conroe. Later, he and Jamie poured their hearts into their beloved property in Wimberley, Texas, on the Blanco River. There he spent countless hours gardening, working the land, running his beloved chainsaw, building fires in the fire pit for family gatherings, and soaking up the beauty and peace of the Hill Country. The Blanco River, just as it was for Jamie, was his sanctuary — his favorite place on earth.

As a lifelong and avid Texas fan, he also cherished attending football games with Jamie, his children, his grandchildren, and his many friends, savoring the tradition and excitement of every season. Together, he and Jamie traveled all over the world, from Europe to Taiwan, building memories and traditions that they shared eagerly with their family. To Lynn, his family was his world. His children were his greatest blessings, and as "Pop Pop," his grandchildren were his greatest pride and joy.

A natural jokester with an infectious wit, Lynn was famous within the family for inducting friends and loved ones into the "Lynny Club," holding up his hand in the shape of an L with a knowing grin. On every birthday, he would call without fail and say, "I'm glad you're here" — four simple words that became one of the family's most treasured traditions. And when asked about his grandchildren, he would beam with pride and offer his signature line: "I haven't ruined them yet."

Whether he was sharing a laugh as "Lynny" or sharing time in Wimberley as "Dad" or "Pop Pop," Lynn lived with a spirit of connection. He was a pillar of strength and a loyal friend whose legacy is measured by the deep roots he planted in the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gertrude Carter, his sister, Claire Carter Woodard, and his beloved wife of sixty-four years, Jamie Holt Carter. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Lynn Carter and Kristen Marie Carter Nerz and her husband, Thomas Andrew Nerz, and his cherished grandchildren, Matthew Carter Nerz, Cokie Holt Nerz, and Emma Lynn Carter. His spirit, warmth, and love will continue to live brightly in each of them.

Lynn's life was one defined by faith, generosity, laughter, love, and a steadfast devotion to his family. The example he set and the love he gave will continue to shape the lives of those who knew him. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church in the Hankamer Chapel, 6400 Woodway, Houston, Texas. A reception will follow in the Deacon's Parlor.