GALATIA – Bobby Deon Carter, age 84 and a resident of Galatia, IL passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. on July 10, 2023.

A Family Memorial Service is planned at Harco Baptist Church and will take place at a later date. Please check with the church for the date and time of service.

Bobby was born November 27, 1938, in Galatia, IL (Saline County) to Herman Taylor Carter and Agnes Allie Lucresia (Logan). He later married Barbara Irene (Smith) on February 14, 1983. Bobby was employed as a nurse, he attended Harco Baptist Church and he loved collecting, working on cars, babysitting the grandchildren and baking pies. He was enlisted in the United States Army for a few years.

Survivors include his wife Barbara Carter of Galatia, daughters Suzanne Gulley of Galatia, Amy Lessing of Elgin, IL and Lynley Carter of Galatia; step-daughter Linda Reeves of Desloge, MO; five grandchildren Derrick Fletcher, Raven Gulley, London Downs, Scarlett Carter and Quinn Carter; two great-grandchildren Sophia Carter Fletcher and Charlotte Trowbridge; two brothers Glendel Carter of Nason, IL and Mickie Carter of Galatia, IL; nieces, nephews; one aunt Oma Turner of Ypsilanti, MI; last but not least, his four footed friends Prince, Brownie, Jake and Nyla.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joyce Fay Carter, brothers Billie Carter, Donnie Carter and wife Jullie Carter.

The Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, IL is in charge of Mr. Carter’s arrangements.