Robert Herbert "R.H." Carter

Robert Herbert (R.H.) Carter, 79 years old, passed away on December 7, 2022 at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his daughter, Terri Carter, son, Robert Carter Richarde, son, Justin Carter, sisters, Irene Payne and Cassie Etheredge, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and his beloved dog, Jill. He was predeceased by his wife, Beverly Carter, parents, Herbert and Stella Mae Carter, sister, Fay Wood, and brother, Clyde Carter. RH was a lifelong resident of Wakulla County. He knew how to live off the land, oyster, mullet fish, and crab with the best of them, hunt swamp cabbage, make sassafras tea, and frequented places like Cat Head Swamp and Purify Creek. The people of Wakulla were his people: loyal, hardworking, and determined. Wakulla was his home and he cared deeply for his community. RH was a proud Sopchoppy Yellowjacket football player and graduated from Sopchoppy High School, meeting his future wife, Beverly Richarde, along the way. He continued on to Chipola Junior College and eventually married Beverly, his high school sweetheart. While working his way through college, RH began a position as the finance officer for the Wakulla County School Board in 1963, continuing until his retirement in 1993. In 1987, RH and Beverly opened Carter’s Homecare, supplying necessary medical equipment to the county’s senior citizens. His final endeavor captured not only his interest, but also his heart! In the late 90’s, RH began serving Wakulla County as Director of Senior Services. The Senior Center grew from a small room in a borrowed facility to a large self-sustaining campus providing meals, housing, entertainment, and transportation for hundreds of seniors throughout the years. At the same time, this facility provided many jobs for the community, as well. The folks in these jobs became beloved members of R.H.’s extended family. He loved the job, loved his staff, and loved the seniors they served. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Meals on Wheels, 33 Michael Dr., Crawfordville, FL 32327 or Cauzican Care, Inc. (Animal Rescue), 245 Kenneth Circle, Crawfordville, Fl 32327 A visitation will be held at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. The service will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church at 11 a.m., followed by a short graveside service. Skip & Trey Young are honored to assist and care for the Carter family. Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel. 850-926-5919, familyfhc.com Skip and Trey Young along with Paula and Kimberly are assisting the family with arrangements. (850-926-5919, www.familyfhc.com)

Robert Herbert "R.H." Carter

January 23, 1943 - December 7, 2022