John Carter III's obituary , Passed away on November 5, 2025 in Gray, Tennessee

John Carter III

June 15, 1941 - November 5, 2025 (84 years old)

Gray, Tennessee

John Carter III's obituary , Passed away on November 5, 2025 in Gray, Tennessee

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Oak Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery

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John Carter III

June 15, 1941 - November 5, 2025 (84 years old)

Gray, Tennessee

John Carter III Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 5, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John Carter III of Gray, Tennessee. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Carter and Gennell Carter (Elliott); his son David Lawrence Carter; and his brothers, Jimmy, Ricky and Randy Carter.

He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Carter; his children, John Carter, Cheryl George (Allen) and Laura Spivey; his brothers, Billy Carter (Joan) and Freddie Carter (Patti); his grandchildren, Brittany Ivanich (Chris), Matthew George (Lauren), Chelsea Baker (Eric), Alex Spivey and David George; and his great grandchildren, Charlee, Poppy, Revere and Adelyn.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services (800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the Oak Hill Memorial Park (800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oak Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery



Wed

Nov 12

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services
800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660

Wed

Nov 12

Celebration of life

12:00 PM

Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services
800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660

Wed

Nov 12

Graveside service

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660

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