Marshall "Buster" Lee Carter

Marshall “Buster” Lee Carter, age 73 of Taylorsville passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born to the late Richard Lee and Gladys Irene Sigmon Carter in Catawba County on August 18, 1944. He was a member at Smyrna Baptist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed farming, wood working, and watching old westerns and cartoons with his grandchildren. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by one brother; Steven Gerald Carter.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years; Ruby Ann Bentley Carter of the home, one daughter; Kristal Minton and husband Mark, one son; Keith A. Carter and wife Lisa. Ten grandchildren; Miranda Bost and husband Brad, Mikaylie Hughes and husband Donnie, Macy Minton, Kirsten Carter, Kenzie Carter, Kaitlyn Carter, Colely Conner, Cristen Meade, Cassidy Meade, Carmen Meade, step grandchildren; Dillion Mcneely, Emily Mayberry, Stephanie Brown all of Taylorsville, one sister-in-law; Becky Carter of Hickory, one brother; Russell Carter and wife Kay of Claremont, with several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 from 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm at Smyrna Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Michael Barber officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Carter, Craig Carter, Donald Williams, Phillip Williams, Brent Presnell, and Brooks Presnell.
Memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, NC 28658 or to Smryna Baptist Church Building Fund, 6174 Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.