Charles Eugene Carter

Charles Eugene Carter, age 92 of Clarkesville, passed away April 10, 2026.

Born in Alpharetta on March 13, 1934, Mr. Carter was the son of the late Charlie C. and Fannie Lou Hamil Carter.  He was the owner and operator of Carters Store and was a member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church.  Mr. Carter was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and was a member of the Georgia Bulldog Club for over 60 years.  He also enjoyed cheering on the Atlanta Braves.  Mr. Carter was a prayer warrior and he enjoyed farming, gardening and reading.  More than anything, Mr. Carter loved and adored his loving wife, the late Virginia Cathey Carter.  Mr. Carter was a United States Army Veteran having served at Fort Campbell, Fort Jackson and Fort Benning.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Carter is preceded in death by brother Morris Carter and sister Catherine Ayers.

Survivors include sons Stanley Eugene Carter of Clarkesville, Charles Steven Carter of Clarkesville, grandson Dyllin Carter (Amber) of Cornelia, great grandchildren Grayson Carter, Cohen Carter and Charlie Carter, brother and sister in law Jerry and Inez Carter of Buford, sister Annette Ness of Clarkesville, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 13, 2026 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Elder Charles Chapman, officiating.  Interment with military honors will follow the service in Hillside Gardens Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.

Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville

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