Johnny Lee Carter

“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.” Philippians 2:14-16 NKJV.  Such was the daily philosophy of MR. JOHNNY LEE CARTER. Whenever one would greet him, he would always remark that he had no complaints, for he was happy to be here to see another day. 
 

Born in Clarke County, MS to the late Mr. Lee Andrew and Mary Alma (nee Nobles) Carter, he completed high school and worked at various occupations throughout his life. Mr. Carter’s last occupation was for T. K. Stanley Co. in the oil industry. 
 

Mr. Carter loved baseball. In fact, he played for community teams in Albany NY and Shubuta, MS. 

On May 27, 2023, Mr. Carter began his journey into eternity at his home. He is survived by his children:  Rita Carter Brown, Margie Carter, John Wesley (Tavenna) Carter, Cassandra Carter, Yomeka Carter Southerland, and MarKeith (Laneil) Carter. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Katina Carter. 
 

He is also survived by his siblings:  Chundra (Oscar) Blakley, Patricia (Johnnie, deceased) Hoze, Sherry McFarland, Rev. Kevin (Diane) Carter, and Richard “Popcorn” Carter,with one brother preceding him in death, Charles “Stewball” Carter.  Also surviving Mr. Carter are 18 grandchildren (1 deceased), a host of great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. 
 

Funeral services will occur Friday, June 2, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Sweet Pilgrim United Methodist Church in Shubuta, with Pastor Kevin Carter officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. 
 

There will be a viewing period Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 PM at Turner Funeral Home. 

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