Larry Dean Carter, age 58, of Wallace died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at his residence after fighting a courageous battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

He was born January 23, 1951 in New Hanover County and was the son of the late Marvie and Janie Estelle Carter. He was also predeceased by his father-in-law, James Brinson (March, 2009); mother-in-law, Penny Brinson and sister-in-law, Linda Carter.

Mr. Carter served his country honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He was employed at Gregory Pool Equipment Company for twenty-three years and was a member of Poston Baptist Church.

Surviving are his devoted wife of thirty-three years, Debbie Brinson Carter of the home; daughters, Kim Carter and Amber Carter Blanton and husband, Darrell, all of Wallace; brother, Bobby J. Carter of Warner Robins, Georgia; special friends, Mike Wood and Charles and Linda Register; his canine companion, Ruby and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Poston Baptist Church with the Reverend Dustin Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace and other times at the Carter's residence.

Casketbearers will be Dwayne Peterson, Charles Register, Charlie Register, Kevin Rivenbark, Billy Teachey and Mike Wood.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given in Larry's memory to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or you may give online at www.leukemia-lymphoma.org.

Condolences may be made to the Carter family below.