James Merrill Carter

03/14/1935 - 05/06/2026

Merrill was a brother, husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and great – great grandpa. He is survived by, Dora Lee his wife and loving companion (Dody). Siblings, Myrna, Jerry and Margret. Children, Sindie (Al), Jim (Mel), Sonny (Angel), Bob and Rick (Patty). Extended family, Allen Taylor (Melba), Ronnie Taylor, Kent Taylor (Shauna), Trina Taylor, nineteen grand -children, many great grandchildren, great – great grandchildren, nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.

He had many interests in life, camping, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, basketball, bowling, boxing, and coaching baseball. He loved to golf, a day on the course with family and friends making memories was a great day for him. He loved Dody’s singing and watching her perform, enjoyed backyard barbecues, spinning tales with the ones he loved and near the end, his morning visits and coffee with Rod.

He made a career in the electronics and appliance business. A family business owner and technician, he provided the foundation and work ethic for his children to become successful in their careers.

Merrill was preceded in death by his parents James Henry Carter and Georgia LaVere Parkin. Brothers Art and Dave. Sister Myda. Nephew Boyd. Granddaughter Aubrey. Daughter in Law Beckie (Bob) and many friends.

A celebration of life event will be announced at a later date for friends and family. Special thanks to Laurel Grove for the kindness and care they provided in his final chapter.

Today your brain fog finally ended.

All your ailments have been mended.

Gone from this world but not our mind.

Those great memories you left behind.

The laughs, the smiles, your creation.

Sparked a wondrous imagination.

We've come to say our last goodbyes.

The tears now swelling in our eyes.

Happy tears and sad ones too.

Because we know how we’ll miss you!

Love you Pop.