James R. Carter, Sr.

James R. Carter, Sr., 85 of Eaton, OH died Monday, October 12, 2015 at Kettering Health Preble in Eaton, Ohio. James was born on July 19, 1930 in Kingsport, TN, son of the late, Richard Nathanial & Bonnie (Smith) Carter. He was a 1948 High School graduate in Kingsport, TN. James proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired after 33 years with Cooper Industries. Member of the Local 1040; Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton, Ohio and the American Legion Post 215 in Eaton, Ohio. Preceded by sisters, Betty O'Leary and Faye Orrick.

Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothy Heeter Carter of Eaton, OH; children, James R. Carter, Jr. of Eaton, OH, Brian (Annie) Carter of Huber Heights, OH, William (April) Carter of Beavercreek, OH, Dennis Carter of Tennessee, Pam Morgan of Georgia, Judy (Doug) Arnold, Vicky Carter and Becky (Kim) Jones all of Tennessee, Cynthia (Don) Hart of Virginia and Marie Schabdach of Maryland; 22 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Visitation Catholic Church, 407 E. Main St., Eaton, OH with Rev. Matthew Amoako-Attah officiating. Family will receive friends on Friday, October 16, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 E. Main St., Eaton, OH with flag presentation from the Preble County Honor Guard and a Rosary Service to follow at 8:00 pm. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.barnesfuneralhome.com