William Franklin Carter, 85, of Ten Mile, TN, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at his residence.
Franklin was a life long resident of Ten Mile, and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He served as Trustee for 54 years and led the choir for many of his years. He was a hard working self-employed truck driver and equipment operator. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. “Dot” and Ruby Hope Carter.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Lucy Jiles Carter, of Ten Mile; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Patsy Carter, of Ten Mile; daughters, Marcella “Sally” Carter and Chery Ann Miller, of Ten Mile; grandchildren, Chris Carter, Grant Carter, Lacey Rynes Rowland and husband Darren, Kyla Miller, Chanel Miller Finnell and husband Justin; great-grandchildren, Faith Bidwell, Carter and Chase Rowland; great-great-grandchild, Bryson Godsey; and a host of good friends.
Funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 28, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Walker and Rev. Rick Duncan officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 29, in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sam Inman, Tim Cooper, Jason Roberts, Chuckie Ellison, Sam McElhaney and Craig Helms. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Reed, Ottis Moore, Carey Bishop, Trendall Walden and Bobby Nelson.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 28, at the church.
Bowers Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.