George W. "Big G" Carter

March 23, 1937 - January 28, 2012

George W. “Big G” Carter

George W. “Big G” Carter, 74, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, January 28, 2012.

George was born in Indianapolis, IN March 23, 1937, the son of George W. Carter Sr. and Dorothy (Weissmuller) Carter. He served his country in the Indiana Army National Guard. George married Marsha L. Riley September 22, 1958. He worked for American Vitrified, later known as Logan Clay, for 23 years. After its closing he worked for Pell’s Bargain-mart and Owen Detective mine security.

He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandkids as well as fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Perry Carter and a sister Georgia (Bill) Goodwin.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Marsha Carter of Brazil; children: Rick Carter (Marcia) of Brazil, Steve Carter (Brenda) of Brazil, Lori Ross (Joe Melin) Bowling Green, Lisa Slater (Tim) of Brazil and Bill Carter of Brazil; grandchildren: Amber Carter, Rikki Carter, Stephanie Quinn, Kelsey Carter, April Chamness, Heather Ross, Greg Carter, Tairyn Starr, Tim Slater II, Jordon Slater, Bill Carter II, Josh Carter, David Alexander and Chris Alexander; 21 great grandchildren; and a brother Michael Carter (Louise) Fillmore, IN; sister-in-law Pat Carter of Indianapolis; brothers-in-law Dick Riley (Judy) of Tennessee and Ed Riley of Brazil as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Information

Services will be at French Funeral Home, Wednesday, February, 1, 2012 at 11:00am with Pastor Steve Loft officiating. Burial will follow at Centerpoint Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home, Tuesday from 4-8pm.

Donations Information

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.

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