Earl Carter
June 26, 1942 ~ August 31, 2019
Earl Carter, 77, Mooresville, passed away August 31, 2019. Mr. Carter was born June 26, 1942, in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Green and Thelma (Haynes) Carter. He married Shirley Rutherford on September 21, 1963, and she preceded him in death on January 31, 2016.
Earl graduated from St. Charles High School. He worked in various positions at the Allison Division of General Motors for 28 years, retiring in 1993. Earl was a member of the Brooklyn Masonic Lodge. He had an appreciation for old cars, enjoyed playing his guitar, and his favorite hobby involved spending time with his grandchildren. He loved spoiling Autumn and Joey and then sending them home! Earl will be fondly remembered by a loving family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; sister, Ella Mae Ely; brothers, Willard and Clyde Carter.
Survivors include two sons, Earl Carter, Jr. and George (Angie) Carter, both of Mooresville; brother, Charles Carter of Mooresville; grandchildren, Autumn Carter and Joey Carter.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, 4 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Mooresville Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Earl had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. I couldn’t have asked for a better grandpa for my daughter. He loved her dearly and she shared that same love for him. He will be missed by many, especially his grandkids. Hugs and love to you all.
Earl was one of the kindest souls I ever new. He would do anything for you. He loved to talk about life and his day’s growing up. He loved music, writing song’s and singing with band’s. He absolutely loved his boy’s and his grandkids. Earl will be missed by many. I’m so sad that he was taken so soon but God has better plans for him and now he can rest in peace. Prayers ߙϢݤ️ for the family.
Very great man. He was the best driver that Speedway Auto Parts had. Sorry to the family for your loss.
Earl was the sweetest most kindest soul! He was always coming to me asking to down load lyrics to songs he wanted to play on his guitar. Loved his wife and children and grandchildren with all his heart and soul. Was the best friend to just about everyone who knew him! He recently played a joke on my voicemail saying it was the IRS, and then laughed and said Neicy it’s me Earl, which I already knew by the sound of that Virginian accent! Loved him so much! Rest in Peace my dear friend! Until we meet again!
He was the best. Surely will be missed by many. Love you carter boys.
Earl was always a nice man to me in my younger days. I moved away. I still remember he & Shirley visiting the family. May he finally rest in God’s house.
I went to school with Earl. You could never find anyone any kinder or caring than he was.He always came to Noblesville for the Lee County reunion until they quit having it.I’m sure it is a great loss for his family.ߙϰߙ
Earl was a good hearted man that would do his best to make you smile. Loved working with him at Speedway. Truly a good man will be missed.
Earl you were the kindest man I ever met. You’ll be forever missed by many ߒ“ I know you’re in peace now and your with the love of your life once again. Hugs, prayers and love are with George and Jr❤️❤️
I have know Earl for a little over 50 years. he always had a smile on his face every time i saw him. Such a nice man. He will be missed.