Fratis "Hank" Carter

Fratis “Hank” Carter, 84, Mooresville, died peacefully at home August 3, 2014. Mr. Carter was born April 6, 1930, in Scottsville, Kentucky, to the late Noah and Esmer (Anderson) Carter.

He worked for Conrail for 42 years, retiring in 1990. Mr. Carter enjoyed with his railroad retirees and friends. He enjoyed traveling, and he and his wife had traveled to all 50 states. Additionally, he was proud of his garden and enjoyed working in his yard. In addition to his loving family and many friends, Mr. Carter leaves behind his 17 year old cat, Annie.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Jane Shaw; step-son, Mike Park; brother, Jimmy Carter; sister, Virginia Carter.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue Carter, to whom he was united in marriage April 20, 1985; daughter, Judy Frances Pate of Scottsville, Kentucky; step-daughter, Karen Halcomb of Mooresville; brothers, Junior Carter (Donna ) of Indianapolis and James Carter (Louise of Indianapolis; sister, Vera Mae Whitfield (Otis) of Kentucky; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 2014, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Pastor Terry Crist will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.