Joe Edward Carter

Joe Edward Carter, age 90, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away on September 13, 2024 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center. Mr. Carter was born in Lafayette, Tennessee to the late Joe Anderson and Stella Driver Carter. He is survived by his wife of over 41 years, Helga Krampe Carter; grandchildren, Jonathan Stewart (Alana) and Jacob Stewart (Kelly); great grandchildren, Ashley Stewart, Jonathan Stewart, Jr, Ayden Stewart and Hannah Stewart; brother, Paul Carter; nieces, Kim Nicholson (Glenn), Donica Raiche (Alan), Gina Guinn, nephews Joey Davis and Tim Davis; step daughters, Patricia Shaffer and Amanda Garretson (David); step grandchildren, Holland Shaffer (Jake Killian), Libby Allen and Matthew Allen; and numerous grand-nieces and nephews and other family members. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his sons, Bradley and Gary Carter; brother, J.C. Carter and sister, Sara Davis.

Joe spent his youth in Galen and Old Hickory, TN where he attended high school. In 1951 he enlisted into the US Navy and completed his four-year commitment in 1955. During his service he spent some time on the same ship as his brother Paul Carter, the USS Ashland. Upon separation from the US Navy, he completed a degree in Accounting/Finance. After a short time in Pennsylvania, he moved to Northern Virginia, where he met and married Helga Carter. He practiced his chosen field for over 40 years with Real Estate Development Companies as VP Finance. In 2004 he returned to his home state of Tennessee to be closer to his sister and brother and his wonderful large extended family, where he resided in Murfreesboro and in 2019 moved to Smyrna, TN. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening, being Santa Claus for the many family children and always watched his beloved Steelers. He was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church.

There will be a celebration of Mr. Carter’s life at Two O’clock the afternoon of Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Roselawn Funeral Home and visitation with the family will begin one hour prior to the celebration. Burial with military honors will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.