Dr. Robert A. "Al" Carter

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Dr. Robert A. "Al" Carter Madison Parish, LA

From Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, Warner Robbins, GA September 14, 2016

Dr. Robert A. "Al" Carter September 15, 1931 - September 13, 2016 Bonaire, GA.-

Dr. Robert "Al" Carter, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday September 13, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, 11:00 AM in the chapel of Heritage Memorial Funeral Home. Father Scott Petersen will officiate. Family will greet friends following the service.

Dr. Carter was born on September 15, 1931 in Tallulah, Louisiana, to the late Louis H. and Mitilene Carter. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps and graduated from UGA and was a huge "Dawgs" fan. Dr. Carter was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church. He served as a Physician for 37 years at Houston Medical Center where he was the Chief of Staff for several years. Dr. Carter was also the President of the Optimist Club, a lifetime member of the Moody Road Lodge, and a lifetime member of the Museum of Aviation. He was an avid fishermen, gardener, and golfer with a longtime membership at Houston Lake Country Club. Dr. Carter spent a significant amount of time following Fox News. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all. His family was most important in his life and made sure to spend time with all of them. "Al" also enjoyed spending time with special friends.

Dr. Carter is preceded in death by his brother, John Carter; sister, Gaile Carter; and first wife, Betty Garrison Carter. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Carter; three sons, Robert Carter, Jr of Kentucky, David (Deborah) Carter of Cumming, and Coleman Louis (Marcie) Carter of Valdosta; two daughters, Melanie (Dr. John) Rathbun of Savannah, and Audrey (Joey) Jones of Savannah; and grandchildren, Carter, Brit, Kristi, Dillon, Allie, Howell, Tyler, Austin, Ryan, Raine, Jayden, and Lillie.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 or of one's choice. Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Please go to www.heritagememorialfuneral home.com to sign the online guestbook