Thomas Allen Carver, In Memory

Thomas Allen Carver (December 10, 1918 – June 13, 1979) was a beloved husband, devoted father, and proud American whose sixty remarkable years reflected an entire era of United States history. This site preserves the milestones of his life and the legacy he shared with family and friends.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Thomas Allen Carver
  • Birth: December 10, 1918 — Ben Lomond, Sevier County, Arkansas
  • Passing: June 13, 1979 — Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas
  • Resting Place: East Memorial Gardens, Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas
  • Spouse: Vernie Marie Moody (1927–2017)
  • Child: Thomas Michael Carver (1951–2022)

  • Biography — Follow Thomas from his Arkansas childhood through wartime service and family life.
  • Family — Meet the parents, spouse, and child who shaped and sustained him.
  • Life Timeline — Trace six decades of history alongside his personal milestones.
  • Places — Visit the communities that anchored his life.
  • Heritage & Ancestry — Discover the roots and meaning of the Carver name.
  • Memories & Tributes — Share reflections and keep his legacy alive.

Explore Thomas Allen Carver's Story

Follow Thomas’s journey from his Arkansas childhood through World War II service, post-war family life in Texarkana, and the legacy he left behind.

Meet the parents, spouse, and son who shaped Thomas’s life and explore the deeper ancestry of the Carver family name.

Explore the Arkansas and Texas communities that anchored the Carver family and see how national history intertwined with Thomas’s milestones.

Read shared stories, add your own reflections, and keep Thomas Allen Carver’s memory present for future generations.

Remembering Thomas Allen Carver

Born at the close of World War I and raised during the Great Depression, Thomas was part of the Greatest Generation. He registered for service during World War II, built a loving marriage with Vernie Marie, and raised his son Thomas Michael with the values of faith, perseverance, and devotion to family. His story continues through every generation that follows.

Share a Memory

Family, friends, and community members are invited to contribute stories, photos, and documents honoring Thomas Allen Carver.

Reach out to the memorial caretakers to share your memories or learn how to add new material that keeps Thomas Allen Carver's legacy alive.