Dennis “Denny” Lee Carter, 70, of Riverton, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He married Sandra “Sandy” Jo Carter, 65, of Riverton, and she passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
Denny was born on July 26, 1953, in San Diego, CA. Sandy was born on July 15, 1958, in Springfield, IL. They got married on November 7, 1992.
Denny and Sandy both attended Lanphier High School in Springfield, IL. Denny worked as a carpenter his whole life while Sandy worked at Metal Décor Designs. She loved to crochet and listen to music. Denny enjoyed building things, watching Illinois and Cubs games, and was also known as a champion washer player.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Rod and Jackie Carter; and brother, Ken Carter.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Carol Sprouse.
Denny is survived by his daughter, Heather (Matt) Cody; step-son, Bryan Vost; granddaughter, Kaylee “K Jo” Vost; sister, Melissa (Pat) McCloskey; niece, Lynsey Bonner; and his loyal dog companion, Cooper.
Sandy is survived by her son, Bryan Vost; step-daughter, Heather (Matt) Cody; granddaughter, Kaylee “K Jo” Vost; brother, Jeff Sprouse; and nephews, Adam and Austin Sprouse.
Burial for Denny and Sandy will be held at Wolf Creek Cemetery in Williamsville, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Protective League.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home- Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
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