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January 30, 2012

Anonymous ---- The Tribune Star Mon Jan 30, 2012, 05:01 AM EST

TERRE HAUTE — George W. “Big G” Carter, 74, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. George was born in Indianapolis, March 23, 1937, the son of George W. Carter Sr. and Dorothy (Weissmuller) Carter.

He served his country in the Indiana Army National Guard. George married Marsha L. Riley Sept. 22, 1958. He worked for American Vitrified, later known as Logan Clay, for 23 years. After its closing he worked for Pell’s Bargain-mart and Owen Detective mine security.

He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandkids, as well as fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Perry Carter; and a sister Georgia (Bill) Goodwin.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marsha Carter of Brazil; children, Rick Carter (Marcia) of Brazil, Steve Carter (Brenda) of Brazil, Lori Ross (Joe Melin) of Bowling Green, Lisa Slater (Tim) of Brazil and Bill Carter of Brazil; grandchildren, Amber Carter, Rikki Carter, Stephanie Quinn, Kelsey Carter, April Chamness, Heather Ross, Greg Carter, Tairyn Starr, Tim Slater II, Jordon Slater, Bill Carter II, Josh Carter, David Alexander and Chris Alexander; 21 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Michael Carter (Louise) of Fillmore, Ind.; sister-in-law, Pat Carter of Indianapolis; brothers-in-law, Dick Riley (Judy) of Tennessee and Ed Riley of Brazil: as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Services will be at French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave., in Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steve Loft officiating. Burial will follow at Centerpoint Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home, Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in his memory.

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