Bobby Carter

Bobby Carter

August 11, 1941

February 9, 2009

Bobby Carter, 67, of Baisden, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 9, 2009, at his residence.

Born on August 11, 1941, at Justice, he was the son of the late Rufus and Hazel (Bailey) Carter.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Carter.

Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was a veteran of the US National Guard, a coal miner, and a member of the Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church at Baisden. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to love and cherish the memory of Bobby are: his loving wife of 42 years, Patsy (Glandon) Carter of Baisden; his loving daughter, Andrea (Buell) Ellis of Baisden; his beloved son, Timothy (Patricia) Carter of Athens; his three precious grandsons: Christian, Collin, and Cameron Carter of Athens; a special niece, who was like a daughter, Angela Simms of Baisden; a special nephew, Marty Carter (fiancé Angie Bailey) of Gastonia NC; and a host of other dear family and friends.

Friends called at the Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church at Baisden on Wednesday, February 11th from 6 to 9 pm with church services at 7:00 pm with Elder Gary Young, Elder Eric Williams, and Elder Albert Cable officiating.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 12th at the Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church with Elder Hobart Hamilton, Elder Bobby Scott, and Elder Richard Staton officiating. Burial will follow in the Glandon Cemetery at Baisden.

He was carried to his final resting place by: Hank Lester, Justin and Jeremy Bare, Lynuel, Mark, Andrew and Steven Glandon, Ethan and Jeremy May, Frank Porter, Billy Ray Lester, and Jay Lockard.

Honorary pallbearers were: Marty Carter, James Henderson, Dencil Glandon, Jerry and Jackie Thompson, Brethren of the Church, and special friend Teddy Varney.