Ronald Jay Carter's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2024 in Smithville, Tennessee

Ronald Jay Carter

September 21, 1955 - December 25, 2024 (69 years old)

Smithville, Tennessee

Ronald Jay Carter's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2024 in Smithville, Tennessee

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DeKalb Funeral Chapel LLC

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Ronald Jay Carter

September 21, 1955 - December 25, 2024 (69 years old)

Smithville, Tennessee

Ronald Jay Carter Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ronald Jay Carter of Smithville, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ronald left this world on December 25, 2024 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronald Jay Carter to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parent R. J. Carter; and his wife Debra Carter. He is survived by: his mother Rubbie Carter of Smithville; his children, Jayme Dowell (Nathan) of Smithville and Ronald Joshua Carter of Smithville; his grandchildren, Ryan Carter, Ethan Carter, Izayah Dowell and Kylynn Dowell; his sister Lynn Eaton (Larry) of Smithville; his nephew Hugh Eaton (Chassity) of Smithville; and his great-niece Allie Eaton.

Visitation was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Sunday, December 29th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the DeKalb Funeral Chapel (863 S Congress Blvd, Smithville, TN 37166). A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 29th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, December 29th 2024 at the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery (788 Peeled Chestnut Ln, Sparta, TN 38583).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DeKalb Funeral Chapel LLC



Sat

Dec 28

Visitation

DeKalb Funeral Chapel
863 S Congress Blvd, Smithville, TN 37166

Sun

Dec 29

Visitation

DeKalb Funeral Chapel
863 S Congress Blvd, Smithville, TN 37166

Sun

Dec 29

Funeral service

DeKalb Funeral Chapel
863 S Congress Blvd, Smithville, TN 37166

Sun

Dec 29

Burial

Peeled Chestnut Cemetery
788 Peeled Chestnut Ln, Sparta, TN 38583

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