of Columbia, TN

December 15, 1951 - June 26, 2023

Gary Wayne Carter of Lake City, Arkansas passed away on June 26, 2023 at the age of 71 in Nashville, TN. After several months of declining health, Gary died peacefully with his wife and children by his side.

Gary Wayne Carter was born on December 15, 1951 to Father, Wallace "Ray" and Mother, Lucy "May" Carter in Jonesboro, AR.

Gary graduated in 1969 from Valley View High School in Jonesboro, AR. In 1971 Gary met Shirley Ann Garrison and they were married in 1972. Gary and Shirley went on to have three children, Brian, Eric and Nathan.

Gary was a man of many words, who typically never met a stranger, a trait that has been passed on to his sons. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing and keeping his sons and grandchildren happy.

In 2014 Gary retired and spent his time visiting family and helping his sons with their special projects.

Gary Wayne Carter was preceded in death by his father, Wallace "Ray" Carter and a granddaughter, Erica Carter.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley Carter; his mother, Lucy "May" Carter; three sons and their spouses, Brian and Deanna Carter, Eric and Rachel Carter, Nathan and Chassidy Carter; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Carter and sisters, Pamela Loggins, Karen Gambill and Paula Smith.

A visitation for Gary is planned for Friday, June 30, 2023 from 1-2PM at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401, with a funeral service to follow beginning at 2PM.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com