Jerry Carter, 78, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Glen and Maurine Carter, was born on January 25, 1945 in Greensburg, KY and departed this life on Friday, November 6, 2026 in Louisville. 

He attended Victory Tabernacle Church and was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and Campbellsville Baptist Church. Jerry loved spending time with his grandchildren, riding motorcycles, fishing and riding around the farm with his dogs, Milo and Scooter. 

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Diane Carter

3 children: Jesse Carter, Russell (Velinda) Carter, and Tonya (Jim) Bogues

5 grandchildren: Dustin Carter (Ashley), Dylan Carter, Marshall Bogues, Katelyn Berry (Nathan), and Haley Carter

2 brothers & 2 sisters: Garnett Carter, Weldon Carter (Orthelia), Christine DeWeese, Linda Cundiff (Junior)

A host of other family & friends

Besides his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by three brothers: Lawton Carter, Willis Carter, and Clifton “Buck” Carter. 

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00amET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with Bro. Steve Morgan and Bro. Shane Moore officiating

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: Monday, November 9, 2026 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET and Tuesday until the time of the service

L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.