Byron Carter

Mr. Byron Carter, age 87, of New Road, Sandersville, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his residence.  A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, September 26th at 3:00 p.m. at Sisters Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.  Reverend Burt Parker will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Sonny Jackson, Jeff Smith, Rudolph Darrisaw, David Youngblood, Danny Brown and Jack Smith.  The family will greet friends on Sunday one hour prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Carter was born and reared in Soperton, the son of the late Martin Thomas Carter and the late Zemmie Hammock Carter.  He graduated from Soperton High School and married his high school sweetheart, Geraldine, prior to enlisting in the US Army to serve his country.  Byron and Geraldine moved to Sandersville in 1968 and opened one of the first Farmers Furniture stores.  Byron was a continuous member of the Farmers Furniture Presidents Club from the time of its creation until his retirement.  He possessed a lifetime love of farming and gardening and enjoyed working with his wife in their yards growing azaleas.   Byron was a longtime member of Sisters Baptist Church and the Silent Seekers Sunday School Class.   He is predeceased by his wife Geraldine B. Carter and siblings, Carlos Carter, Lula Mae Carter Howell, James E. Carter, Herschel Carter, Brunell Carter Willis Coleman, Brinson "Dick" Carter and Chan Carter.

Survivors include his children, Pam C. Woods (Wesley Sheppard), and Eddie Carter (Kelli) all of Sandersville; grandchildren, Jonathan Woods (Katy), Kyle Woods (Heather), and Annie Lynn Carter; great granddaughters, Karlee Grant (Dustin) and Morgan Woods; step great grandchildren, Maddox Glenn and Madyson Smith; one great-great grandson, Korbin Grant; siblings, Garlon Carter (Arelia) of Soperton and Ocala Carter Morris of Higgston; and longtime family friend and caregiver Rudolph Darrisaw.

Donations may be made to Sisters Baptist Church, 1807 E. McCarty Street, Sandersville, GA. 31082.

May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.  Condolences may be made online at www.mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com