Roger Dale Carter, 76, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on December 4, 2024.
Roger was born to the late Charles Carter and Bertie Bowerman Carter on October 20, 1948, in Calvert City, Kentucky. Early in his life, he proudly served his country and was a Veteran of the United States Army. On November 30, 1973, he married the love of his life, Delores Lorraine Hayden Carter, and started their journey through life together. Roger was a hard-working man who spent ten years working as a coal miner before becoming a warehouse manager for McJunkin. He loved the Lord, and as an active member of Abundant Life Worship Center, he served as a deacon, led the Men’s Bible Study Group, and helped with Bible Studies outside of the church alongside his wife, Lorraine. Roger enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, and going fishing, and he was an avid UK basketball fan. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lorraine Carter; three daughters, Crystal Carter of Benton, Kentucky, Melissa Dowell of Benton, Kentucky, and Debbie Carter of Carterville, IL; one son, Jeff Carter (Mary) of Benton; three sisters, Janie Bell Rundle of Paducah, Kentucky, Sandra Kay Fulks (Tommy) of Eddyville, Kentucky, and Carolyn Jean Lewis of Calvert City, Kentucky; one brother, Gary Carter (Linda) of Cowarts, Alabama; eight grandchildren, Tyler McPherson, Cristen McPherson, Jason Dale McPherson, Emily Dowell, Ethan Dowell, Cayla Dowell, Ben Dowell, and J.C. Corley; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Yadi.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara Nell Lyon and Betty Lou Ashley, and one infant sister; his two brothers, David Wayne Carter and Jerry Carter; one granddaughter, Ashley Barron; and his parents.
Memorial contributions can be made towards his funeral expenses at www.filbeckandcann.com
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann, 1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann with Bro. Lynn McWherter officiating. Burial will follow at Calvert City Cemetery.
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