In loving memory of

Leland D. Carter
November 6, 1928 - April 14, 2019

Leland D. Carter, 90, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday night, April 14, 2019, in his residence. He was born in Jefferson Township, Grant County, on November 6, 1928, the son of the late John B. and Estella (Davis) Carter.

He graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1946. He married Norma Jean Milhollin on November 7, 1946. She preceded him in death on January 4, 1975. On June 27, 1975, he married Janet Glass.

Mr. Carter attended Epworth United Methodist Church, Matthews. He was a farmer and a truck driver for McCammon Trucking before retiring in 1993.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years: Janet Carter, Fairmount; two sons: Dennis (Judy) Carter, Fairmount; and Michael (Wanda) Carter, Fairmount; three daughters: Diane (Gary) Elliott, White Pine, TN; Karen (Tom) Richards, Fairmount; and Lesa (Jeff) Hawkins, New Port Richey, FL; four step-sons: Michael (Cindy) Glass, Hartford City; Jeffery (Diane) Glass, Matthews; Patrick (Rosa) Glass, Virginia; and Timothy (Angie) Glass, Gulf Shores, Alabama; two brothers: Ralph Carter, Ohio; and Joseph Carter, Washington State; a sister: Louise Sprowl, Marion; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home Cremation Services, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana, where a visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Jan Bunch officiating. Interment will be in Matthews Cemetery, Matthews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 36, Matthews, Indiana, 46957.

Tributes

Marianne Carter wrote on Apr 17, 2019:

"Deepest sympathy"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Apr 16, 2019:

"An A GARDEN PATH was sent on April 16, 2019With love and prayers, Joe, Linda, Lyn, and Lori"

Larry and Kathy Carter wrote on Apr 16, 2019:

"We are so sorry for your loss of Uncle Leland. May the angels carry him home."

Larry and Pam Whitted wrote on Apr 16, 2019:

"Janet and family,So very sorry for your loss. Leland and you were great neighbors! Its always been nice to know that any of us three on the corner could leave and know that the others kept an eye on each others place. We loved listening to The Mayor of Trask (Leland) share his knowledge of so much history of our home and the land around us. So much History went to heaven with Leland. Our loss is Heavens gain.Sincere condolences, Larry and Pam Whitted"

Tom and Rana Vetor wrote on Apr 16, 2019:

"Mike and Wanda,We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. There are so many good memories we share. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time."

Dennis Smith wrote on Apr 15, 2019:

"Sincere sympathy!"