John "J.R." McCarter

John "J.R." McCarter, age 90, of Louisville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. J.R. was a Korean War Veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy. He was a family man who adored his girls and was also an avid fisherman who loved spending time on the lake. J.R. was a VFL and loved Tennessee football and cheering for the Atlanta Braves.

J.R. is preceded in death by his parents, John and Vola McCarter; siblings, Emma Ogle and J.C., Carolyn Jackson, Steve McCarter; nephew, Dennis Ogle; in-laws, Oscar and Inez Watson; sister-in-law, Margaret Rose; brother-in-law, Max Watson; aunt and uncle, Blanche and Robert Brashear; and special friends, Jack Demarcus and Tom Cate.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dortha McCarter; daughter, Karen Whitson (Sam); granddaughter, Marissa Valentine (Bundy); great-granddaughters, Abigail Brakebill (Dakota) and Olivia Valentine; great-great-grandson, Kace Brakebill; special nephew, Todd Rose (Tracy) and family, Maegan Leon (Corey) and children, Brystol and Braylann, Brandon Rose, Katie Bowman (Anthony Singleton), Marah Bowman; siblings, Larry McCarter (Frankie), Jerry McCarter (Janet) and sister-in-laws, Joyce McCarter and Jeri Watson; many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; and very special friend, Marilyn Cate.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Family and friends will gather for a graveside service at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 18 in Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in J.R.'s name to the Pat Summitt Foundation at www.patsummitt.org or the local veterans' services charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the McCarter (J.R.) family.