(April 30, 1924 - February 11, 2009)
Alvin T. Carter, age 84, of Greenback, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at U.T. Medical Center. He was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church and Unitia Masonic Lodge # 295 in Friendsville. He enjoyed his cattle and farming after his retirement from Alcoa, where he worked for 44 years and was a member of the 25 year club. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during World War II. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Freida; sisters, Mildred Crisp and Erma Patterson. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Euretha Galyon Carter; daughters and sons in law, Pat and Jesse Hyde of Maryville, Barbara and Bob Griffitts of Knoxville, Charlotte and Bob Medlin of Greenback, Sherry and Ronnie Bass of Friendsville; son, Thomas Carter; grandchildren, Randy Russell, Lisa Taylor, Dena Morton, Amanda Carter, Marcus Carter, and Matthew Carter; three great grandchildren; brothers, Harold Carter of Dayton, Ohio, Ralph Carter of Dayton, Ohio, and Dan Carter of Maryville; sisters, Juanita Shirley of Cocoa, Florida and Wanda Phelps of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Clover Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rev. Delbert Raines officiating. Friends may call at their convenience Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville,
(April 30, 1924 - February 11, 2009)
Alvin T. Carter, age 84, of Greenback, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at U.T. Medical Center. He was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church and Unitia Masonic Lodge # 295 in Friendsville. He enjoyed his cattle and farming after his retirement from Alcoa, where he worked for 44 years and was a member of the 25 year club. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during World War II. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Freida; sisters, Mildred Crisp and Erma Patterson. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Euretha Galyon Carter; daughters and sons in law, Pat and Jesse Hyde of Maryville, Barbara and Bob Griffitts of Knoxville, Charlotte and Bob Medlin of Greenback, Sherry and Ronnie Bass of Friendsville; son, Thomas Carter; grandchildren, Randy Russell, Lisa Taylor, Dena Morton, Amanda Carter, Marcus Carter, and Matthew Carter; three great grandchildren; brothers, Harold Carter of Dayton, Ohio, Ralph Carter of Dayton, Ohio, and Dan Carter of Maryville; sisters, Juanita Shirley of Cocoa, Florida and Wanda Phelps of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Clover Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rev. Delbert Raines officiating. Friends may call at their convenience Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville,
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