Clarence Carter

Clarence Carter, 90, died on May 13, 2026. Clarence Carter was an American singer-songwriter ("Slip Away", "Patches", "Strokin'"), complications from pneumonia, prostate cancer and sepsis. Clarence Carter clarence George Carter (January 14, 1936 – May 13 or 14, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. His most successful songs include "Slip Away", "Back Door Santa" (both released 1968), "Patches" (1970) and "Strokin'" (1986). Clarence Carter's death was recorded in Wikipedia's deaths listings, which provide the source details for this notice. Because the available source material is limited to public biographical information, this memorial focuses on documented life and work rather than unsupported private family, service, or cause-of-death details. The record of Clarence Carter's life is preserved through the public roles, accomplishments, and affiliations that can be verified from those sources.