David Franklin Carter, 89, of Manitou, KY passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville.

He was born on February 18, 1926 in Hanson, KY to the late William and Rosie Carter. David formerly worked as a general foreman for Chrysler Motor Company. He was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou and a member of C.S. Hoffman Masonic Lodge #252. In his spare time David liked gardening, being outdoors and loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Carter, Sr. and W.L. Carter; sisters, Maggie Lutz, Mae Lane, Maudia Mitchell, Bertha Utley, Stella Walker, Vina Simms, Mary Conard-Crowley and Georgia Clark; and a grandson, Joshua Lane.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-seven years, Betty Carter; daughters, Susan Walker and husband, Terry of Wisconsin, Peggy Lane of Missouri, Dava Dotzenrod and husband, Neil of Missouri, Rhonda DeWitt and husband, Rusty of Madisonville, Jeanie Farmer and husband, Charlie of Missouri, Gerri Ezell and husband, Kevin and Diana Allen and husband, Wesley all of Madisonville; a son, George (Lisa) Carter of Madisonville; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Eddie Fleming officiating. Burial to follow at Concord Cemetery in Manitou.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday with Masonic rites being held at 6 p.m. and visiting from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Terry Hawkins, Jon Elias, Dylan DeWitt, Brad Lane, Mike Elias and Willy Elias. Honorary pallbearers are Jerad Walker, Corey Marshall, Rusty DeWitt, David Carter and Scott Ezell.

Memorial contributions may be made in David's memory to the Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.