Roy Herbert Carter, Jr., age 78, of Covington, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence.

Roy was born February 15, 1946, in Covington, and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Roy H. Carter, Sr. and Mary Chapman Kelly, a sister, Victoria C. Holloway; two brothers, Joe Louis and Reginald Carter and a stepfather, Hillary Kelly.

Deacon Roy H. Carter, Jr. was a lifetime and an active member of Pine Street Baptist Church serving his church proudly as the chairman of the Deacon Board, Men’s Fellowship, Men’s choir, Bible Study and wherever else he was needed. Deacon Carter was a proud graduate of the former Watson High School finishing in 1964. He was an employee of Hercules until a fire closed the plant and afterwards, he was employed at Mead Westvaco working as a security guard from which he retired. Roy was a devoted, proud, and avid Dallas Cowboy fan.

Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Linda Mattews Carter of Covington, a daughter, Lisa (Steve) C. Wiley of Covington; a son, Tony Carter and Marcie Alfred of Covington; three grandsons, Keenan Smith of Staunton, KaShawn Carter of Covington, Khalil Carter of Roanoke; a great-granddaughter, Sophia; a host of nieces and nephews, including Kim (George) Jefferson and Bryant (Lisa Stone) Holloway; and many cousins and other family members who adored him.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Pine Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Frances Stewart officiating and Rev. Thomas Harper eulogizing Deacon Carter.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Pine Street Baptist Church.

In accordance with his wishes, following the service, his body will be cremated.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Pine Street Baptist Church, Men’s Fellowship, 347 E. Pine Street, Covington, VA. 24426.

Friends wishing to send tributes online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.