Larry Joe Carter

Larry Joe Carter obituary, Joelton, TN

Larry Joe Carter

Larry Carter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home - Nashville Chapel on Dec. 31, 2025.
Larry Joe Carter, age 81 of Joelton, passed away December 30, 2025. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Larry served his country in the US Airforce and retired from the Metro Nashville Police Department after 35 years of service.

Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Retha Carter; brothers, Donald Carter and David Carter. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Brian (Ed), Tammany Carter, and Senthy Spears (Casey); grandchildren, Caleb Carter Brian (Jenna), Nicolas Andrew Brian (Leah), Kaden Avery Carter, Ty Carter Cunningham, Takyra Marie Carter, Michayla Ann Stuart, Amelia Jean Walley, Ava Skye Cohen, and Amory Joseph Spears; great-grandchildren, Everly Christine Brian, Emmett Shepard Brian, and Bonnie Mae Brian; brothers, Kenneth Carter and Danny Carter, and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home Saturday, January 10th, from 11am until the time of service at 2pm.

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Charles Norris

January 7, 2026

Like a brother to me /Larry and Kennith staying In Scottsville one summer My Dad loved all the kids And he treated every one the same
Will ms you and love you Chuck Norris

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