Billy Carter

Billy E. Carter, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville.

Mr. Carter was born October 29, 1935 Flintsville, TN, to the late Claude Carter and Ethel Hall Carter. He was also preceded in death one sister.

Mr. Carter was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a Woodman of the World. He retired from Island Creek Coal Co. and Carter's Backhoe Service. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth Carter; one son, Billy Carter of Madisonville; two grandchildren, Mark (Lacey) Carter and Adam Carter; and one great grandson, Waylan Eugene Carter.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Friday, June 19, 2015 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Tondra Daugherty and Rev. Roy Finley officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the service time Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Adam Carter, Mark Carter, Wayne Abbott, and Danny Pearson.