Phillip Ray Carter

Phillip Ray Carter passed from this world into the next on March 20, 2021. Phil was born on November 6, 1936 in Kayjay, Kentucky to Evelyn Hembree Carter and Samuel L. Carter. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Nita Elaine Carter. He will be greatly missed by his surviving children, Laurie Carter Board (Bryan Board) of Huntsville, AL, Amy Carter Heinz (Donald Heinz, Jr.) of Reading, PA, and David Alan Carter of Houston, TX, brother Leslie Carter of Pekin, IL, sister Patty Burr of Lima, OH, step-sister Brenda Kreher of Lima, OH, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Phil served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962 learning electronics which would become his career. He was a private pilot and flew whenever he got the chance. He will be remembered by almost all who knew him for his kindness and generosity, eagerness to lend a hand, hard-working spirit, and his very quick and dry wit. He enjoyed bowling on leagues for many years, tossing fly-toys with his dog Buddy, and bragging about his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to just about anyone who would listen.

He was employed as an Electronics Technician and Quality Control Engineer for Chrysler Corporation for 37 years, and most recently, at Arrel Enterprises. He was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church of Huntsville.

Phil was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3263 for over 50 years, serving in a number of positions including Southeast Regional President. In 2009, Phil was inducted into the Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie Hall of Fame in honor of his service and devotion to the organization.

Funeral services will be held at Valhalla Funeral Home, 698 Winchester Road, Huntsville, AL 35811 on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 11:00AM with entombment at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Re-Creation USA (Tours for Veterans), P.O. Box 220, Port Trevorton, PA 17864 (https://re-creationusa.org/contact-donate), or to a charity of your choosing.