Thomas David Carter

A native of Hall County, Mr. Carter was the son of the late Johnny B. and Viola Stover Carter. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, the late Jean Wages Carter. Mr. Carter was a US Army Veteran and an industrial engineer who spent the latter part of his career teaching at Athens Tech.

He is survived by his wife Mary Wheelis Carter along with his children Phillip (Cindy) Carter & Patricia (Jack) Payne all of Winder. Grandchildren include Brad (Lauren) Carter, Matthew Carter, Josh (Laura) Payne, Tyler (Amanda) Payne and great-grandchildren; Wyatt, Emree, Harper, Ezra, Asher & Hattie.

David was also blessed with an inherited family through his second marriage. Those survivors include children; Karen (Kevin) Barrett, Kelly (Brad) Powell, Todd (Jesica) Conner; Grandchildren; Carrie (Jesse) Owens, Zach (Rebecca) Barrett, Lindsey (Eric) Plant, Joe Conner, Brody Conner and great-grandchildren; Sophie Grace, Cate, Hannah Grey, Mary Leigh, Amelia & Ada.

Funeral services will be held at Smith Memory Chapel at 4:00pm on August 1, 2019 with Brad Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6-9pm.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.