William Thomas Carter, age 82, passed away December 13 th in Hartwell, Georgia. Known to his familyand friends as "Bill", he was born in Lawtey, Florida on October 28 th , 1941, to Carl "Bub" and MildredCarter and was raised off Carter Road where he was more commonly known by his childhood nickname"Tommy". Throughout his full and blessed life, he will be remembered by even more names. He grewup being "brother" to Margret Arwood (deceased), Linda Sweat (deceased), Ann Macy, and DonaldCarter. After graduating from Bradford County High School, he joined the Army and was stationed inGermany. Upon returning stateside he married his high school sweetheart, Joy Ann Starling Carter, andbecame her devoted "husband" until her death in August 2020. He was "father" to Michelle Farmer andBrenda Smith, father-in-law to Scottie and Geoff. Known as "Pops" to his grandchildren, KailynMacLaurin, Samuel Smith, and Charlie Smith, and to his great-granddaughter, Adayln MacLaurin, andPops-in-law" to Michael. He was "Uncle" and "Cousin" to many more.Bill worked professionally as a "computer programmer". His first position was on Saint Simons Island,working for The Sea Pack Corporation. In 1980, his job took him to Atlanta where he worked for theremainder of his career for Beech Aircrafts. Upon retirement, he and Joy left city life and moved to aquiet cove on Lake Hartwell. There he was known as an avid "gardener" who took pride in growingmany different types of crops that he loved to share with his family and friends. He also loved nothingmore than being the "captain" of his ship, always ready to take anyone willing on a peaceful cruise or awild tube ride.Bill was an "adventurer". This started in his youth with many legendary tent camping trips with all theextended family and later moved to travels in the pop-up-camper with his daughters. In retirement, hetook his adventures to the next level with memorable trips to Alaska, New England, the Caribbean, andEurope. No trip was complete without talking his friends and family into joining him.The role that most defined his life was that of "caregiver". Once a need was discovered, he would goout of his way, sometimes by many, many miles, to offer his services. He was known to work tirelesslyto repair homes, docks, cars, and equipment. He was quick to provide his own freshly pickedvegetables, the best pecans, and the largest shrimp available if he thought it would brighten upsomeones day. He got to know all those he came into contact with and quickly became a "friend". Hewill be greatly missed by all who knew him.A celebration of Bills life will be held on Tuesday, December 19 th , 2023 at 11:00 am at Jones-GallagherFuneral Home in Starke, Florida. Visitation will begin at 10 am in the same location. A graveside servicewill follow at Lawtey Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your local food bank in his name. Cemetery Lawtey Cemetery County Road 225 West Lawtey FL 32058 US Visitation Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Service Tuesday, December 19, 2023 11:00 AM - DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200