Thomas Tinsley Carter

Thomas Tinsley Carter, 85 of Hickory went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born on September 21st, 1938 in Catawba County, NC, Thomas was the son of the late Henry Franklin and Nellie Thompson Carter. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Navy and had a successful career in the textile industry. He was loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters; Norma Jean White, Doris Cheek, Marie Carter, and brothers, Bobby Carter, Richard Carter, Ray Carter.

Those left to cherish his memory include, his wife of 63 years, Barbara McDaniel Carter; 3 sons, Richard Carter, Tom Carter and wife, Melanie and Doug Carter and wife, Bianca; 9 grandchildren, Joshua and wife, Jessica, Elizabeth, Cora, Sara, Will and wife, Sarah, Ben, Kinsley, Julia & Jenna and 4 great grandchildren, Liam, Mia, Thomas & Eli.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Greg Berkey of Community Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow the service at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to Community Baptist Church in Thomas’ name. Checks may be mailed to Community Baptist Church, 139 13th St SE, Hickory NC 28602.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Carter Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.