Robert Leon Carter, who resided in Lavaca, passed away from this life to his heavenly home and entered the presence of his Savior on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at his home. He was born September 21, 1939, in the Lone Star Community, now Fort Chaffee, to the late Robert "Bead" Carter and Nora (Martin) Carter. He was 80 years old. He was preceded in death also by his first wife, Mary Alice (Ray) Carter.

Bob was a 1957 graduate of Greenwood High School. He served our country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He worked as an independent insurance agent for over 40 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lavaca, Amity Masonic Lodge #267 for 50 plus years, Scottish Rite and Southside Rotary.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 19th, at First Baptist Church in Lavaca, with Pastor Steven Smithson and Chaplain Karen Gorham officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be at Liberty Cemetery near Greenwood, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

Bob is survived by his wife, Rita (Divine) Carter; one son, Craig Carter and wife Sheryl of Lavaca; two sisters, Laverne Wheeler and Barbara Hartman and husband Mike, all of Greenwood; five granddaughters, Abby Reeves and husband Cody, Allison Carter and fiance Justin, Ashlyn Carter, Anniston Carter and Addilyn Carter.

Pallbearers will be Michael Franks, Mike Ray, J.C. Trotter, Mike Bird, Justin Odom, and Cody Reeves.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Bean's Sunday School Class.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday evening at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lavaca First Baptist Church, 100 West Main St. Lavaca, AR  72941. (479) 674-2293

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.