CARTER
Michael Lee Carter, 72, of Fort Spring, passed peacefully at home after an extended illness on December 23rd, 2022. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandbaby, and other loved ones.
Born on August 8, 1950, he was the son of the late William Harvey and Mary Arretta Highlander Carter of Fort Spring. He was the youngest of 14 children.
He was preceded in death by his beloved dog, Sadie; one great-grandchild, Kimber Lynn LaRue of Fort Spring; six brothers, James W., Harold B., C. Cletus, V. Roy, Lloyd A., Floyd A.; and three sisters, Anna M. Bishop, Marjorie L. Fulcher, and Phyllis J. Carter.
He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 50 years, Rachel Elmore Carter; three loving children, April Dawn Carter (Bradley), Aaron Michael Carter (Becky), Amber Michelle Stock (Karl); three grandchildren, T.J. Larue (Kelsey) of Fort Spring, Austin G. Workman (Anna), and Kelsie G. Workman (Seth “Sam”), both of Lewisburg; and great-grandbaby, Clara Dawn LaRue, of Fort Spring; and numerous other children who thought of him as pawpaw; one brother, Richard D., of Ronceverte; three sisters, D. Joy, of Lewisburg, Joan C. Massie, of Ronceverte, and Patricia S. Rothe of Lewisburg; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was retired from the WV Department of Highways, where he worked as a Mechanic for many years and then as a Shop Foreman. He was an Army veteran.
Funeral services by Wallace & Wallace will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 28th, 2022, at Rhema Christian Center in Ronceverte, WV, with Reverend Stewart Farley officiating with additional words from Joey Elmore. Visitation will be at Rhema Christian Center from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will include David Lee, Zach Lee, Lawrence Taylor, Scotty Taylor, John Lephew, and Bradley Sears. Interment will be held at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Fort Spring, WV.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte is serving the family.
