Edgar Lamar Carter (Eddie), 80, died March 4, 2020 after an extended illness, with his family by his side
in Monticello, Ms.Mr. Carter was born July 31, 1939, in Waycross Ga., to Edmond and Mary Lee (Henderson) Carter.
He graduated from Wacona High School and the University of Florida Forest Ranger School in Lake City,
FL. After graduation and a brief stint in the US Army, Eddie had a successful career in the timber industry
including Carter Wood Inc, Franklin Timber Company, and Bude Timber Company. Eddie immensely
enjoyed being in the outdoors (hunting, fishing, running), and working in the Timber Industry for 50
years.
Eddie was an active member of Monticello United Methodist Church, where he served on numerous
committees, and served as Sunday School Secretary for 40 years.
Eddie is survived by wife Charlotte (Ready) Carter, sons John Edmond Carter (Chip) and wife Jill
Charmaine of Ruth, Ms., Jesse Webb Carter and wife Lori of Auburn, AL., five grandchildren, Austin,
Roman, Dylan, Jackson, and London Carter, sister Mary Carter Brown of McDonough, Ga. He was
preceded in death by parents Edmond and Mary Lee Carter, and brother Edmond Stanley Carter of
Jacksonville, Fl.
Pallbearers for the service will be Bill Ready, Damond Ready, Clay Ready, Jeremy Peacock, Clint
Rounsville, and Mark Parker
Funeral services will be held at Monticello United Methodist Church:
Visitation Thursday March 5, 5-8 and Friday 9-11
Funeral Friday March 6 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
Monticello United Methodist Church
P.O Box 87
Monticello, Ms. 39654