David Carter, Sr.

Born in Chickasaw, County, Mississippi on August 13, 1939 Departed on August 26, 2015 Visitation: Hendersonville Funeral Home Room: ChapelFriday August 28, 2015 4:00pm to 8:00pmVisitation: Hendersonville Funeral HomeSaturday August 29, 2015 12:00pm to 2:00pmLife Celebration: Hendersonville Funeral HomeSaturday August 29, 2015 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Age 76 of Hendersonville, TN passed away August 26. David was born in Chickasaw County, MS. He was a graduate of Woodland High School. Prior to moving to Hendersonville, TN in 1978 he lived in Sparta and Houston, MS. He retired from Bailey Company after over thirty years of dedicated service. He loved celebrating the holidays with his family, grilling out, making home-made ice cream, and watching football. All of these activities encompassed the family he loved so dearly. He was also a talented musician, and was a member of the Sparta Ramblers Band. He had many musical talents; he sang, played drums, played guitar, and even played piano.
He was influenced most by those he loved, his wife, children, grandchildren, brother, sisters, and friends. David enjoyed the great outdoors, gardening, fishing, and hunting. He also relished the study of history and politics. When it came to politics, Fox News was his trusted source for current events. Above all, David was a man of strong faith in the Lord. His grandchildren can even recall his physical strength and agility which manifested itself in his ability to "squash a bumblebee with his bare hands." The family will always remember his legacy as a family man and storyteller. He was a true example of humility and honesty to all.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard Carter and Christine Burgess; sister, Nancy Wilson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Margaret Carter; son, David Carter, Jr.; daughters, Tracie Thibault (Jeremy) and Shuhanna O'Bryan (Dalin); grandchildren, Chad and Austin Carter, Seth Thibault, Carter, Reagan and Brooklin O'Bryan; sister, Laverne Malone (Larry); brother, Ted Carter (Dolly); and many nieces and nephews.
Those serving as active pallbearers are: Chad Carter, Austin Carter, Carter O'Bryan, Harvey Brents, Mark Carter, and Tommy Jennings, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are: Dalin O'Bryan, Reagan O'Bryan, Jeremy Thibault, Seth Thibault, Jonathan Carter, Bobby Franklin Jolly.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday at 2pm in the chapel of Hendersonville Funeral Home with Brother Larry Graham officiating. Entombment will follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-8pm and Saturday from 12-2pm at the funeral home.
HENDERSONVILLE FUNERAL HOME 353 Johnny Cash Pkwy Hendersonville, TN 37075 (615) 824-3855 hendersonvillefh.com

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