Mr. Corbitt Carter, age 71, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Wednesday morning (12/15/21) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born March 4, 1950 in Blackshear, he was a son of the late Carl Colquitt "Red" and Lucy Roberson Carter. He lived in Pierce County and had worked as a carman for CSX Transportation before moving to Jacksonville around 1990. He was retired as a trailer mechanic from Crowley Maritime Corporation in Jacksonville following 28 years of service.
He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Lee.
Survivors include his wife, Opal Griffin Carter of Jacksonville; 2 daughters, Judy Carter (husband James) of Waycross and Penny Youmans (husband Joe) of Blackshear; step-daughter, Tish McDonald (husband Joey) of Blackshear; 5 grandchildren, Tommy, Jett, Jazlee, Ashley, and Malloree; great grandson, Rhett; a sister, Darcile "Dot" Roney (husband Harvey) of Blackshear; special friends, Claudia and John Combs; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service will take place Saturday afternoon (12/18/21) at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Waters Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Corbitt Carter, age 71, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Wednesday morning (12/15/21) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born March 4, 1950 in Blackshear, he was a son of the late Carl Colquitt "Red" and Lucy Roberson Carter. He lived in Pierce County and had worked as a carman for CSX Transportation before moving to Jacksonville around 1990. He was retired as a trailer mechanic from Crowley Maritime Corporation in Jacksonville following 28 years of service.
He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Lee.
Survivors include his wife, Opal Griffin Carter of Jacksonville; 2 daughters, Judy Carter (husband James) of Waycross and Penny Youmans (husband Joe) of Blackshear; step-daughter, Tish McDonald (husband Joey) of Blackshear; 5 grandchildren, Tommy, Jett, Jazlee, Ashley, and Malloree; great grandson, Rhett; a sister, Darcile "Dot" Roney (husband Harvey) of Blackshear; special friends, Claudia and John Combs; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service will take place Saturday afternoon (12/18/21) at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Waters Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement