Robert Lee Carter, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the home of his daughter in Sparta, TN. He spent his last 20+ years living with his son in Brandon, MS before which he was born July 6, 1938, to the late Curtis Carter and Clara Mae Young Carter and lived most of his life in Kentwood, Louisiana.

Robert was a kind, loving and caring person who always had a helping hand with family and friends. He was a loving father to his children who he loved dearly and was very proud of and in return, his children were always there for him.

Robert is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Evelyn I. Cutrer Carter, his brothers Shelby Joe Carter and Jeffie Carter, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He is survived by his children, Sarah Marie (Michael) Dolan, and John Robert (Sherry) Carter; grandchildren, Casey Quinn (Hannah) Gullotta, and Jessica Louise (Collin Beatty) Dolan; great-grandchildren, Harrison Gullotta and Miller Jean Gullotta; brothers, Wayne Carter and Roger Carter; sister, Irene Carter Mitchell; and several aunts, uncles, cousins,  nieces, nephews, and friends also survive.

Robert's family honored his wishes to be cremated, and the family will have a celebration of life at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 with visitation from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM.