Robert Lee Carter, 88, of Eden passed away early Thursday morning, December 14, 2023 at his residence.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 3pm at Overlook Cemetery.
Robert was born in Stoneville on April 28,1935, a son of John Dillard Carter and Mary Joyce Carter, both deceased. He worked as a fixer for Fieldcrest Cannon and Unifi as a service man. He loved anything to do with the outdoors, he loved bike riding gardening and cutting wood were among his favorites. He loved to work with his tractor and loved working on vehicles.
He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Carter of Eden, June Wilson and husband, Donnie of Reidsville and Betty Jean Carter of Eden; his siblings, John David Carter and wife, Millie, Charles Carter and wife, Vicky of Eden, Willie Carter and wife, Josephine of Eden, Sam Carter of Damascus, VA and Sue Carter of Eden; his grandchildren, Jennifer Barber and husband, George and Chelsea Corum and his great grandchildren, Ella Kate Barber and Elizabeth Rivera.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Joann Gilley Carter; and his siblings, Daniel Carter, James Carter and infant twins.
The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday from 2 until 3 pm at Boone and Cooke Funeral Home.
###