Jerry Taft Carter, 77, of Sanford, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Moore Union Christian Church with Rev. David Yarborough officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
He was born on June 12, 1944, son of the late Woodrow Taft and Katherine Thomas Carter. He attended the School of Radiological Technology in Durham. He worked at John Umstead Hospital in Butner, retiring with 31 years of service. He then worked at Sanford Medical Group and later served on the staff of Smith Funeral Home. He was a member of Moore Union Christian Church.
Surviving is his sister, Vivian Carter Thomas of Hickory; and a brother, Randy Carter of Broadway.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Moore Union Christian Church, 4294 Buckhorn Road, Sanford, N.C. 27330.
Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com.