James Carter Heitmeyer Obituary

In loving memory of James Carter Heitmeyer of Carrollton, Missouri, who departed this world on March 29, 2026 at the age of 103. James Carter leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Carter Heitmeyer to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Heitmeyer and Virginia Heitmeyer; his wife Helen Matteson; his grandson Chris Shannon; his son-in-law James "Jim" McCombs; and his great grandchild Eli Ward.

He is survived by: his brother Bob Heitmeyer; his sisters-in-law, Betty Heitmeyer and Wanda Matteson; his children, Lawrence Heitmeyer (Jeanne) of Tallahassee, Florida, Susan McCombs of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Carter Heitmeyer (Kathy) of Centerville, Iowa and Ann Shannon (Wayne) of Columbia, Missouri.; his grandchildren, Nathan McCombs (Kim) of Olathe, Kansas, Angela Ayers (Warren) of Covington, Georgia, Emily Cooper (Chris) of Kansas City, Missouri, Rich Heitmeyer (Lauren) of Tallahassee, Florida, Tara Terrones (Faustino) of Centerville, Iowa, Tonya Ward of Centerville, Iowa and Clint Shannon (Kile) of Columbia, Missouri.; and his great grandchildren, Alexandria, Ashton, Noah McCombs, Trent, Layne Ayers, Jack, Max Valdez, Haley, Landon Heitmeyer, Faustino, Samuel, Brinley Terrones, Finn and Oliver Ward. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Memorials are asked to the Carrollton United Methodist Church or to the family which will be directed to a scholarship fund in Jim's honor.