Larry E. Carter

Larry E. Carter went to his eternal home on October 24, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 7, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio and just celebrated his 70th birthday. He was the son of the late Ernest and Juanita Carter. Preceded in death by his first wife Sandra Carter (Mettler); also preceded in death by his step-son, Dale A. Landes. Survived by loving wife Marlene Grout-Carter; sons Larry Jr. of Washington State and Shane (Lisa Mark) of Columbus. Siblings; Connie (Pete) Thomas of Columbus, Kenneth Carter of Cumberland; Jo Armstrong of Columbus, nieces, Kelly (Chris) Paykoff, Amber (Mike) Wentzel, Stacie Armstrong, Lacie (John) Galleger, great nieces and nephews Kylie, Kalynn, Kenadee; Weslee, Malia; Michael, Trinitie, Dempsey, and Nevaeh Armstrong and great-great niece Lyla, step-son, Dave (Char) Landes of Cleveland, daughter-in-law, Betsy Landes of Worthington, step daughter, Debbie (Dennis) Becker of Florida; by grandchildren, Shelby, Sydney, Callen Carter of Washington State; Hannah Landes (Denis Harkin) of Delaware, Derek (Brittany) Landes of Columbus; Joshua (Stefanie) Landes of Columbus; Josh and Alli Westbrook of Columbus; Sean (Sarah) Collins of Florida; Lauren (Randy) Smylie of Texas; Lindsey (Josh) Keb of Texas; great-grandchildren; Jaxson, Savannah Landes of Columbus; Ava, Carter Landes of Columbus, Layla Westbrook of Columbus, Sawyer, Murphy Collins of Florida, Alyssa, Lacey Keb of Texas, Jason, Emma Smylie of Texas; also survived by many other family members, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Larry was a dedicated man of God and loved his Genoa Baptist Church. He worked for 43 years as a machine assembler for Nourse Dairy Systems. The love of his life was music, followed by his love of hunting and fishing. He did his own karaoke shows for many years and sang from age 16 to 50. He loved most music - especially country, rock and roll and bluegrass. Sang a lot of John Anderson songs. Loved to Jam with friends playing bluegrass. Avid hunter and fisherman. Loved the outdoors and all the nature that went with it. He loved to tinker with things and use his hands to build things.. Larry touched so many lives over the years of his career with his music. His karaoke fans lovingly called him Larry Whooo--. The smile and twinkle in his eyes that always left their mark. He loved to entertain people and make them happy. His leaving has left a hole in many hearts that can never be filled and he leaves behind a spirit that will live on forever. The songs Larry would sing to Marlene and the winks he gave --cherished forever. The culminative of love is grief. And yet we love despite the inevitable, we open our hearts to it. To grieve deeply is to have loved fully. Those we love didn't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
Friends may call Wednesday, October 30th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio where service will be held Thursday October 31st at 11:00 a.m. with Rev, Wayne Booth officiating. Interment at Mifflin Cemetery.