George Lincoln Carter, age 91, of Staley, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Mr. Carter was born February 12, 1929, the son of Robert L. and Lucy Owens Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. George was a native of Randolph County, and a member of the Calvary Holiness Church in Liberty. He enjoyed his church, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Branson Carter; and sons, George “Chucky” Carter and wife Judy, Ronnie Branson and wife Laurie, Eddie Branson and Teresa, Danny Branson and wife Debra; sisters, Alpha Routh and Helen Allred; brother, James Carter and wife Mary; grandchildren Mary Ann House and husband Brian, Tommy Branson and Kristi, Tabitha Branson, Stephanie Branson and Andy, Rebecca Pugh and husband Eric, and great-grandchildren Hagan and Bella Branson, Caidance Collins, Luke House, Reese and Paisley Pugh.
The graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 6853 Old Staley Road, Staley, N.C., with Pastor Mark Hurt officiating. The family received friends following the ceremony at the home.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Carter family.
