Charles Eugene Carter

Charles Eugene Carter, age 91 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 his brother, Morris Carter, and his 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