Tracy Ward Carter, 84, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 16, 2023, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness.
Born October 23, 1938, in Blackshear, he was a son of the late David Ward and Beatrice Clemons Carter. He lived all his life in Pierce County and was a graduate of Blackshear High School. He retired as a machinist from CSX Transportation following 37 years of service and had worked for Davis Feed and Sauls Feed for several years. He enjoyed being a Peewee Coach, listening to the Pierce County Bears and Georgia Bulldog games and he was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Glenda Carter and Juanita Manders and a brother, Lloyd Carter.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Wanda Dowdy Carter, Blackshear; two daughters, Dawn Harrison (husband Tony), Alma and Christi Campbell (husband Jim), Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren, Kevin Harrison (fiancé Serena Strickland), Hope Parker (husband Dillon), Stephen Harrison, Kate Cline (husband Craig), Leigh Ann Tuten and Sheridan Tuten; two great-grandchildren, Addison Aycock and Maggie Cline; two sisters, Marilyn Chancey (husband Glynn) and Laverne Waters, both of Blackshear; a brother, Jimmy Carter, Blackshear and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, from the chapel of Hart Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Waycross.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
