Emory Marlyn Carter, 82, of Naylor, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014, at his home.
He was born January 6, 1932, in Lowndes County, a son of the late Asben and Chesil Copeland Carter. Mr. Carter, a Christian, was a devoted husband and adored his grandsons. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening.
In addition to his wife of fifty-nine years, Betty Rigdon Carter of Naylor, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Emory Carter, Jr. of Naylor, and Paul and Janet Carter of Hahira; two grandsons, Richard Carter and Matt Johnson; a sister-in-law, Verdie Carter of Valdosta; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Edward and Richard Carter.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta.
He was born January 6, 1932, in Lowndes County, a son of the late Asben and Chesil Copeland Carter. Mr. Carter, a Christian, was a devoted husband and adored his grandsons. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening.
In addition to his wife of fifty-nine years, Betty Rigdon Carter of Naylor, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Emory Carter, Jr. of Naylor, and Paul and Janet Carter of Hahira; two grandsons, Richard Carter and Matt Johnson; a sister-in-law, Verdie Carter of Valdosta; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Edward and Richard Carter.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta.
Emory Marlyn Carter, 82, of Naylor, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014, at his home.
He was born January 6, 1932, in Lowndes County, a son of the late Asben and Chesil Copeland Carter. Mr. Carter, a Christian, was a devoted husband and adored his grandsons. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening.
In addition to his wife of fifty-nine years, Betty Rigdon Carter of Naylor, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Emory Carter, Jr. of Naylor, and Paul and Janet Carter of Hahira; two grandsons, Richard Carter and Matt Johnson; a sister-in-law, Verdie Carter of Valdosta; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Edward and Richard Carter.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta.
He was born January 6, 1932, in Lowndes County, a son of the late Asben and Chesil Copeland Carter. Mr. Carter, a Christian, was a devoted husband and adored his grandsons. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening.
In addition to his wife of fifty-nine years, Betty Rigdon Carter of Naylor, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Emory Carter, Jr. of Naylor, and Paul and Janet Carter of Hahira; two grandsons, Richard Carter and Matt Johnson; a sister-in-law, Verdie Carter of Valdosta; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Edward and Richard Carter.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta.
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