Donald Carter obituary: Donald Carter's Obituary, Indianapolis

In Memory Of
Donald Ray "Don" Carter
1938 - 2017

Obituary photo of Donald Carter, Indianapolis-IN
Obituary photo of Donald Carter, Indianapolis-IN

In Memory Of
Donald Ray "Don" Carter
1938 - 2017

Indianapolis - Donald Ray “Don” Carter, 79, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017.

Mr. Carter was born April 14, 1938 in Westmoreland, TN. Prior to his retirement in 2005, he was employed by Amtrak where he served as a welder. He loved the outdoors, particularly fishing and gardening.

Mr. Carter is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Barbara Carter; daughters, Sheila Smith and Donna Santos; son, Darren Carter; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends.

Mr. Carter’s family will receive friends Monday, November 13, 2017, from 5 – 8 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 925 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227. A celebration of his life will be conducted Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 10 am at the funeral home.

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Indianapolis - Donald Ray “Don” Carter, 79, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017.

Mr. Carter was born April 14, 1938 in Westmoreland, TN. Prior to his retirement in 2005, he was employed by Amtrak where he served as a welder. He loved the outdoors, particularly fishing and gardening.

Mr. Carter is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Barbara Carter; daughters, Sheila Smith and Donna Santos; son, Darren Carter; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends.

Mr. Carter’s family will receive friends Monday, November 13, 2017, from 5 – 8 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 925 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227. A celebration of his life will be conducted Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 10 am at the funeral home.

If you would like to share a memory of Mr. Carter, or a special message with his family, please click the “Share Memories” icon above.

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Visitation

Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
925 East Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
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Service

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 10:00am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
925 East Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
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Newcomer Funeral Home (317-737-1545) is assisting the family

Newcomer Funeral Home (317-737-1545) is assisting the family

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