Jerry H. Carter, age 80, of Alma passed away on January 10, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital after a short illness.

He was born in Bacon County on December 30, 1940 to Randolph Carter and Juanita Holton Williams. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Lavelle Carter, two sisters, Mary Ann Carter and Trellis Carter.

Jerry was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Security Guard for the Bacon County Recreation Department and was Bailiff for the Bacon County Courts.

Survivors include two step brothers, Herbert Stokes "Jr." and wife Joann of Alma and Sidney Stokes of Atlanta, half sister, Sue Carter and husband Roger and step sister, Vinnie Meeks and husband Donald of Nicholls; also many special friends & colleagues in Alma Bacon County.

Visitation will be held at Rose Hill from 1 to 2 PM.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 14 ^th at 2:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dan Taylor officiating.  Eulogies will be given by: Ricky Gilliard, Larry Taylor, Eva Johnson, Joe Boatright, Zach Johnson and Judge Kelly Brooks.

Crosby Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.