Ben Lomond, Sevier County, Arkansas

Thomas’s birthplace lies amid the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. In 1918, Ben Lomond was a rural farming community defined by cotton fields, timber operations, church gatherings, and strong family ties.

Jackson Township, Little River County, Arkansas

Census records place the Carvers in this neighboring county by 1920. The area’s cotton fields and timber lands provided both livelihood and lessons in resilience for young Thomas as he grew up during the Roaring Twenties and the Depression.

Texarkana, Texas–Arkansas

The twin cities of Texarkana became home for Thomas, Vernie, and their son. Straddling the state line, the community combined opportunity with small-town familiarity. It was here that Thomas spent his adult years, working, worshipping, and anchoring his family’s future.

East Memorial Gardens, Texarkana, Arkansas

Thomas was laid to rest in East Memorial Gardens, a peaceful cemetery on the Arkansas side of Texarkana. Family members continue to visit this site to honor his memory and maintain the bonds that span generations.

Plan Your Visit

If you wish to pay respects in person, combine a stop at East Memorial Gardens with time exploring the historic downtown of Texarkana, including its iconic post office straddling the state line.

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