Charles Wayne Carter, age 65, of Alma passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hospice House after a short illness. He was born in Alma, Georgia on May 20, 1953 to the late James Wesley Carter and Marie Crosby Carter. A grandson, Tyler James Carter and a brother, Raymond Roy Carter preceded him in death. Charles was retired as the Alma-Bacon County Fire Chief and was a member of the Alma United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Pamela Reese Carter of Alma, three children, Charles Wayne Carter, Jr. (Melisa) of Alma, Lyn Boyett (Lisa) of St. Marys, GA. and Katie Marie Moore (Trevor) of Alma, five grandchildren, Austin & Leyton Boyett, Matthew & Cody Carter and Liam Whitley, special members of the family, Mary and Larry Turner of Bickley, GA. and mans best friend, Junior.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 26 ^th at 11:00 AM at the Alma United Methodist Church with Rev. R. B. Gaskins and Rev. Allen Hartsfield officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 PM.

Active pallbearers will be; Andre Brinson, Garrett Harvey, Butch Carter, Jack Prescott, Charles Wright, Denny Carroll Taylor, Bruce Porter and Bradley Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be; Raulerson Hunting Club and Alma-Bacon County Fire and EMS.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.