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1949
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2025
Jeptha Carter Obituary
December 24, 1949 -
April 2, 2025
Jeptha Lee Carter, 75, passed away peacefully after a brief period of declining health on April 2, 2025, surrounded by family. Jeptha was born on December 24, 1949, to the late Murrell O. and Jeanette Culbertson Carter. He is survived by his children Lisa Hooven (Edmon), Shannan Salyer (Chad), and Derrick Carter (fiancée Bri Shaw); 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; lifelong friend and companion Judy Carter; brother Dwight Carter (Gertrude); and sister Patricia Carter. He also leaves behind Rock, T, and L, special horses and mule from the farm.
Jeptha was proud to have served his country in the US Army 101st Airbourne during the Vietnam War. After his retirement from Holliston Mills, he loved watching football, "How 'bout them Niners". He loved tending to his garden and had a love for all animals but especially enjoyed watching the birds.
Honored to carry his earthly body to is final resting place will be his grandsons Tyler and Jacob Salyer, Austin Hooven, along with Michael Gordon, Elijah Gordon, and Brayden Campbell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Duncan and Ralph Trent.
A graveside service will be held Monday, April 7th, 2025 at 2 pm, those wishing to attend are asked to arrive by 1:45 pm. Mountain Home National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the no kill animal shelter in Hawkins County, Tennessee. The family would also like to extend their thanks to the kindness and compassion given by the nursing and staff at the VA Community Living Center.
To share a memory of Jeptha or to send a condolence to the family visit www.cartertrent.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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James David Williamson
June 1, 2025
Met you Grandfather Willie Carter when he visited my Grandmother Julia Carter Williamson in the 1950s. Their father (Jeptha Carter) gravesite is in Cross Plains, Tx. That´s why I knew he was family. The name and knowing the Silver City, NM connection of my Great Uncle Willie Carter.
Rest in peace Dr. Jep Carter
Dr . James David Williamson
Shelby calton cinnamon
April 9, 2025
Known jeptha since grade school,saw him when I lived with my grandma at smith store,he was funny, smart,I was Shelby calton then, praying for Dwight and family,angels watching over him now,hes with his mom dad, having fun
Brenda Philyaw
April 7, 2025
I graduated with Jeptha in 1967. I was a new Freshman moving from another district. Joe was always kind and thoughtful to me being from another school. When you are 13 and in unfamiliar places you need those friends who don´t tease or make fun of you. We remained friends throughout high school and always caught up with each other whenever we ran into each other I pray all of you to have peace and comfort at this time and in the weeks to come. So sorry for your loss. I am grateful for Jep serving our country. Love to all Brenda
Rick Johnson
April 5, 2025
I worked with Jeptha several years.. he sure loved eating those wuthers butterscotch candies...he got choked on them about every day but he kept on enjoying them
Debbie smith
April 4, 2025
Judy, tell Jep I love him
Janey Elkins
April 4, 2025
Jeptha and I grew up together. We had a lot of good memories. My condolences for the family.
Janey Johnson Elkins
Carl and Patty Alley
April 4, 2025
We are sorry for your loss. Jeptha was a great high school friend. Shorty has a lot of great memories of some great times with Jep. He served our country well.
Greg Calhoun
April 4, 2025
Jep was a good friend and a war hero.Godspeed.
Jeff Christian
April 4, 2025
I knew Jeptha all my life he was like a brother when he returned from the war we road many miles together shared a lot of memory never talked about the war worked together on several construction job from the tri city all the way to Wyoming his mother love me like a son. He will always be my Hero, friend and brother. love you and will miss you.
Deuce kirkpatrick
April 4, 2025
Jep was a long time friend had some good times together
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