Richard Lee Carter of Walnut Grove, passed away July 29, 2014, at the age of 79. He was a faithful member of Full Gospel Holiness Church. Mr. Carter was a forklift operator, for Alsco Manufacturing, where he was a dedicated employee for 44 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Lisa Marie Carter, Shirley Wilson and Mary Dyals; brother, Wilford Carter; and his parents, Alex and Minnie Ruth Carter.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Clarice Carter; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Ricky Smith of Conyers, Deborah and Tim Stone of Oxford; sons and daughters-in-law, James McDonald of Loganville, Mark and Ellen Carter of Jersey, Barry and Connie Carter of Oxford, Larry and Penny Carter, Lee and Tina Carter, all of Monroe; grandchildren, Tina Stevens of Sumter, SC, Phillip Dyals of Social Circle, Krystal Smith of Rutledge, Brittani Rogers of Covington, Dawn Day, Lisa Rosser, both of Rutledge, Candace Baker of Jersey, Brian Smith of Conyers, Jonathon Carter of Monroe, Ben Stone of Conyers, Blake Stone of Oxford, Kaylee Carter of Monroe; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Polly and Bob Stewart of Walnut Grove, Betty and Gene Henderson of Oxford; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Carter will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014, 2:00 PM, at Full Gospel Holiness Church, 3170 Highway 138 NW, in Monroe, with his son, Rev. Larry Carter officiating, and interment following in Carter Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Wednesday, July 30, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Visitation
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30.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
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31.
2:00 PM (EDT)
Full Gospel Holiness Church
3170 Highway 138 NW
Monroe, GA, 30655