Wallace "Read" Carter

Hickox – Mr. Wallace “Read” Carter, 80, of Hickox passed away Wednesday morning (March 19, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Savannah, GA., his parents were Wallace Edward Carter, Arline Dickerson Howard and Conway “Connie” Howard. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wade Howard; best friend, Jimmy Cobb; and two sisters, Glenda Willis and Tootie Lee.

Mr. Read served in the United States Air National Guard and retired after many years as Assistant Superintendent for the Brantley County School System. He loved rebuilding cars, driving his tractor, singing, playing the guitar, and watching videos of George Strait and Charlie Pride with Tuff. Most of all he loved the Lord and his family and always enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play ball. He was a true man of God who devoted his life to leading his family toward Jesus.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Linda Batten Carter, of Hickox; five daughters and sons-in-law, Connie Colley (Vance), of Patterson, Carole Ann Gill (Richard), Mary Lowther (Ed), Reada Harris (Christopher), Susan Thomas (Frank), all of Hickox; 19 grandchildren, Austin Colley, Megan Colley, Mary Beth Dixon, Caroline Rebollo, Carter Lynn Teatsorth, Grace Ann Carelock, Walker Gill, Lindy Hall, Maggie Harris, Summer Colley, Kent Thomas, Zary Harris, Edie Lowther, Eli Thomas, Read Thomas, Josie Harris, Jayle Thomas, Tuff Lowther and Ander Harris; one great grandchild, Andi Rebollo and four on the way; one brother and sister-in-law, Tom Howard (Bonnie), of Hickox; one sister, Marty Morgan, of Nahunta; two brothers-in-law, Robert Willis and William Lee, both of Hoboken; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Howard, of Hickox. Also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Friday (March 21, 2025) from 10AM-11AM at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Friday (March 21, 2025) at 11AM at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Wainright, Rev. Tom Kennedy, Rev. Frank Thomas and Rev. Vance Colley officiating.

Burial will follow in the Riverside Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Steven Howard, Randall Howard, Ashley Howard, John Lee, Carroll Lee, Darren Crews, Andy Willis, Alan Morgan, and Chuck Allen.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.