James Edward Carter

Mr. James Edward Carter, age 86 of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, October 1, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Carter was born in Menlo, Georgia on October 1, 1938, son of the late George Hardy Carter and Emma Lee Key Carter.  He was a graduate of the Menlo High School and had taken several courses in Mechanics at Coosa Valley Tech and Walker Tech.  Mr. Carter was Baptist by faith and was retired from Valley Joist, where he was the Fleet Supervisor.  He was a member of the Northwest Georgia Cruisers and enjoyed going to car shows.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Carter was preceded in death by three sisters, Elizabeth Carter Powell, Jessie Carter Purcell and Faye Carter McWhorter; and a brother, Bill Carter.

Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Betty Carter; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Carter Watson and Quinton; sister, Gladys Carter Reese; brother and sister-in-law, Gene “Moose” and Judy Carter; grandchildren, Sandi Watson Glenn, Lee Glenn and Jeffery Watson; great grandchildren, Kaleigh and Garret Matis, Carter Lee Glenn, Nathan Watson and James Watson; lifelong friend, Paul Purcell; caregivers, Hannah Johnson and Stephanie Dennis; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In accordance with Mr. Carter’s wishes, he will be cremated and the family may hold a memorial service at a later date.

The Carter Family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital,

501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. James Edward Carter.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.