Stephen Myers Carter
December 29, 1937 - March 20, 2017
Stephen Myers Carter, 79, of Crawfordville died at home with his loving family, March 20, 2017. He was a native of Wakulla County, He owned and operated Carter's Auto in Crawfordville and later retired from the automotive industry. Brother Myers will always be remembered for his love of Jesus Christ, from driving children to Sunday school, and until recently, he preached and ministered at Eden Springs Nursing Facility for 29 years. He enjoyed going to the beach and the mountains, but above all he loved spending time with his family and, yes, his grandchildren. He loved people and never met a stranger. He was blessed with a gift of giving. Every year he would plant a big garden so that he could share with others, even the deer. He will also be remembered for his cane syrup making over the last 20 years. During syrup making, he invited the community to come by to watch the process. Most people would leave with a bottle of Myers' cane syrup. He was a member of Friendship Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Shirley Presnell Carter, son Kenny Carter (Linda), daughters Tammy Peltier (Chuck) & Kathy Gray (Derricke) all of Wakulla County, 3 brothers Hiram Carter (Lila), Dan Carter (Sharon) & Richard Carter (Esther), 4 sisters Bertie Mae Boykin (Jack), Mary Murphy, Thelma Bauer (Doug) & Lydia Donahou (Jim), 5 grandchildren Joshua (Brittany), Micah, Chelsea, Charlie (Shelby) & Chad, 2 great grandchildren Ella Kate Gray & Gracely Mae Peltier. He was predeceased by his parents Elie Mae & Beatrice Carter and granddaughter Rebecca Gray. Family will receive friends Thursday, March 23, 2017, 6:00-8:00 pm at Family Funeral Home 84 Ochlockonee St. Crawfordville. Funeral Service will be Friday, March 24, 2017, 11:00 am at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church 165 Friendship Church Rd. Crawfordville, with interment to follow at Friendship Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the care of Skip Young with Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 850-926-5919 Familyfhc.com
Stephen Myers Carter, 79, of Crawfordville died at home with his loving family, March 20, 2017. He was a native of Wakulla County, He owned and operated Carter's Auto in Crawfordville and later retired from the automotive industry. Brother Myers... View Obituary & Service Information