Thomas Gilbert Carter Obituary
We bid farewell to Thomas Gilbert Carter (Athens, Alabama), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 3, 2024 at the age of 89. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Thomas' memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Guy and Bertha Mae Stanford Carter; and his wife JoAnn Barker Carter. He is survived by: his children, Lisa Carter Payne (Cary) of Athens, AL and Thomas Gilbert; and his grandchildren, Dr. Thomas Gilbert, Boone Carter (Brenna) of Florence, AL and Adara Carter of Killen, AL..
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Athens State University Foundation's Representative Tommy Carter Scholarship, the Alabama Veterans Museum (114 Pryor St. W. Athens, AL 35611), or North Alabama Christian Children's Home (P.O. Box 2652 Florence, AL 35630).
