James Carter

James R. Carter, 88, of Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at home. He was born on May 6, 1924 to Shelby & Marsha (Owens) Carter in St. Charles, Virginia.
James was retired from International Harvester, where he had been a millwright for 30 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, and was a WWII veteran. He had farmed and/or been around farming since the age of 10; and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Noblesville.
He is survived by son, James "Jim" R. (Beverly) Carter; two grandchildren, Chad (April) Carter and Brian Carter; one great-grandchild, Cole Carter; and a sister, Elsie (Bill) Thomas.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Rae Carter (August 28, 2010); and a sister, Helen Parsons.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, in Noblesville, with Pastor John Davis & Pastor Jeff Young officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis, where military rites will be presented.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240.