James Carter Obituary

James F. Carter

James F. "Jim" Carter Sr., 88, of Cygnet, passed away at 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green.

He was born March 9, 1935, in Perrysburg, to Glenn W. and Clara A. (Swartz) Carter. He married Bertha Buchanan on Aug. 29, 1959, and she survives.

Jim is also survived by his daughters, Robyn (Kent) Thompson of East Sparta and Jennifer Carter of Cygnet; son, James (Carla) Carter Jr. of Bloomdale; sister, Dorothy Ziegler of Kenton; and grandchildren, Amanda Carter, Cade Carter, Lucy Jo Thompson, Caroline Thompson, Erin (fiance, Andrew) Thompson, Emily (fiance, Charlie) Thompson, and Nathaniel Thompson.

Jim was a retired farmer and U.S. Army veteran. He was a longtime member of St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Baltimore. He was also a member of North Baltimore American Legion Post 539, Bloomdale K of P Lodge #278, North Baltimore-Midwood Elevator Coffee Club, and National Rifle Association.

Jim's funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Baltimore. Burial will be at Weaver Cemetery, Bloom Township.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Baltimore, or Bridge Home Health and Hospice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.