Billy D. Carter

Billy was born on June 16, 1942 in Nashville, TN to Nelson and Lucille Carter. He grew up in Nashville alongside his 14 siblings and graduated from Central High School. He married the love of his life Barbara Jane Helton on June 29,, 1962 in Nashville where they spent 43 years together.

Billy worked at Jim Reed Chevrolet in the Auto Sales Parts Department for 37 years. During his younger years he loved Chevy’s, bowling, running a pool table, visiting the beach, singing and dancing. Billy was a true joy to be around, he loved brightening everyone’s day with his smile and wit. He loved his life whether it was spending time with family, rocking in his rocking chair or sippin’ on a cold beer. Billy was apart of Jim Reed industrial sports for 20 years playing fast pitch softball and his beloved game of golf.

He was “Daddy” to some and “Pawpaw” to his loving grandchildren. He was proud of them in all of their accomplishments in life. Pawpaw spent many hours at the baseball fields watching not only his grandchildren play, but also his son coach them to success. He lived his life around their schedules and games and would not have traded those moments for anything in the world. Billy was truly one of the good ones.

He is survived by his Son, Steve (Kathy) Carter of Cane Ridge, TN; Daughter. Lori (Tony) Lewis of Murfreesboro, TN; Brother, Beverly (Pamela) Carter of Nashville, TN; Brother, Patrick (Gail) Carter of Murfreesboro, TN; Sisters, Mary (Darrell) Powell of Murfreesboro, TN, Charlotte (Wayne) Ryan of Nashville, TN and Judy (Pete) Railey of Strongsville, Ohio; Grandsons, Joshua Carter of Cane Ridge, TN, Andrew (Lorenda) Lewis of Lebanon, TN, Tyler Carter of Cane Ridge, TN and Adam (Ashley) Lewis of Murfreesboro, TN; Great-Grandsons, Joey and Bruce Lewis of Lebanon, TN; and many nieces and nephews.

Billy is preceded in death by his Parents, Nelson Carter and Lucille Carter; Wife, Barbara Jane Carter; Brothers, Bud Carter and John Carter; Sisters, Minnie Wooten and Jackie Carter.

If you wish to send flowers for the family please call Dignity Florist at 615-463-8989.

A gathering of family and friends for Billy will be held Sunday, July 23, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. Prior to the Celebration of Life at 2:30 PM on Monday July 24, 2023 the family will receive friends and family from 12:00 PM until 2:30 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the Carter family.