Karl C. Carter

1956 - 2019

Karl C Carter, age 63 of Terrytown, LA, passed away on November 17, 2019. Karl was born January, 19, 1956 in Mattoon, IL, son of Haley George Carter and Ruth Marie Gerling Carter. They preceded him in death. He married Katherine L Daniels on July 6, 1979. He had 4 sons, Aaron C Carter, Sr. and wife Jennifer Carter, Alex G. Carter who preceded him in death, Derek J Carter and wife Karen Carter, Donovan P Carter, and Lindsey Beachey who he considered and loved as a daughter. He was blessed with 3 wonderful grandsons, Aaron Carter Jr., Aiden J Carter and Austin G Carter. He wanted a granddaughter and just recently found out that Derek and his wife Karen are expecting a girl Emery Hope in February of 2020. Karl was a loving husband, father, brother-in-law, uncle and grandfather. Karl was an LPN at Charity Hospital for over 25 years and transferred over to UMC in 2016. He loved nursing! He had many hobbies, cars, home carpentry and home projects. He died surrounded by his family and will be dearly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers Karl requested that donations be given to his church, Calvary Baptist New Orleans- clavaryneworleans.com or Baptist Friendship House, www.baptistfriendshiphouse.org. A memorial service will be held on November 27, 2019 at 10 am at Calvary Baptist Church New Orleans, 2401 General DeGaulle Drive, New Orleans, La. A repast will be served in the fellowship hall after the memorial service. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.