He was born in Hardin County, a heavy equipment operator for 50 years, and he was a member of New Hope Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Ethel Kaster Carter, one brother, Ronnie Carter; and an infant daughter, Melinda Jane Carter.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wanda Figg Carter; one daughter, Melanie (Jason) McFarland of Campbellsville; two grandchildren, Chloe and Chase McFarland of Campbellsville; two brothers, Homer (Judy) Carter of Elizabethtown and Larry (Dee) Carter of Bowling Green; four sisters, Betty Reynolds, Sue Bailey, and Pat (David) Nichols, all of Hodgenville, and Jean (Roy) Haycraft of Elizabethtown; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Brown Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and continues after 11 a.m. Friday.
Donations can be made to Hosparus of Central Kentucky.
Condolences may be expressed at www.brownfuneral.com.
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