Ted Carter, 82, of Mulberry Grove, died on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at a later date. Assalley-Young Funeral Home in Greenville is assisting the family.
Mr. Carter was born June 5, 1940, in McKendree, WV, to Theodore and Mildred (McKinney) Carter. He married Margaret Maples in Mt. Vernon, and she survives.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was a jet engine mechanic. He was honorably discharged after serving his country proudly.
Mr. Carter then worked in service stations and body shops for many years before becoming a truck driver. After 15 years, he retired from United Stationers.
He and his wife lived in several states before moving back to Illinois in 1966. Locally, they lived in Pocahontas, Assumption and Smithboro for 26 years, and lastly, in Mulberry Grove.
Mr. Carter was a fun loving, funny and ornery and enjoyed life to the fullest.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Scott (Diane) Carter of Tecumseh, MO, Warren (Judy) Carter of Greenville, Terri (Delbert) Rench, Dedra Weil, both of Mulberry Grove, and Jennings Carter of Highland; grandchildren, Lyndsi (Jon), Ashley (Kody), Jason (Chloe), Josh (Kari), Jonathon (Samantha), Kevin, Shane (Megan), Megan (Josh) and Ryan (Betsy); great-grandchildren, Jase, Dixie, Daisy, Keith, Ember, Gabe, Abigail, Thea, Maddie, Lilly, Owen, Austin, Olivia, Landon and Chase; and siblings, Helen, Sue (Donnie), Jay, Darell (Joyce) and Eudora (Ralph).
Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harlan Carter; two brothers, Robert and Roy Carter; and sister, Lena Carter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bond County Hospice, 1520 S. 4th St., Greenville, IL or Sea Graves Cemetery, 2620 W. Old National Trail, Greenville, IL 62246.
Online condolences to the family may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
