Joe Carter Summerlin

Joe Carter Summerlin, Sr., died at home, on Wednesday, December 20, 20177, surrounded by his family. Carter, fondly known as "White Buffalo", was 85.

Carter is survived by his wife, Toby; Children, Joe, Tommy, Lisa, Jim, Niki; and several grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on January 6, 2018 at H.M. Patterson's Spring Hill Chapel. A celebration of his life will follow at Cross Creek Café.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Navy SEAL Foundation, www.navysealfoundation.org .

This is a courtesy announcement of May and Smith Funeral Directors.