Remembering Dr. Eddy Carder

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 18, 2024) - With great sadness, the Prairie View A&M University community shares the passing of Dr. Eddy Carder, a beloved Lecturer in the Division of Social Sciences of the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences, on December 11, 2024. Dr. Carder dedicated nearly ten years of service to the University, where he taught Philosophy and Constitutional Law.

Dr. Carder was a highly respected educator whose expertise elevated the University's profile as he frequently appeared on newscasts as an authority in his field.

Born on August 24, 1956, in Bonham, Texas, Dr. Carder answered a call to ministry at a young age, leading his first church by age 20. His academic achievements included an undergraduate degree from East Texas State University (now East Texas A&M University), a Master of Divinity and Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law.

Dr. Carder will be remembered for his kindness, humility, and unwavering faith, which inspired everyone around him. He was a source of strength and guidance to his students, colleagues, and community.

In lieu of flowers, the Carder family requests donations be made to First Wallis Baptist Church in Wallis, Texas, or the Brookwood Community in Brookshire, Texas, in honor of Dr. Carder and his wife, Olivia Blythe Carder.

A Celebration of Life service will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at:

First Wallis Baptist Church
6911 Westgate Street
Wallis, Texas 77485

Condolence messages for the Carder family can be shared at www.garmanycarden.com.

Dr. Eddy Carder's dedication and spirit leave an enduring legacy at Prairie View A&M University. He will be deeply missed.

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