William J. “Joe” Carter

Rayne- Funeral Services were held for William J. “Joe” Carter, 76, at 6:00PM on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne Chapel with Rev. Bryan Johnson officiating. The family requested visitation begin at 10:00 AM on Wednesday until just prior to service time and resumed until 8:00PM. Interment will be at a later date. Mr. Carter passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at his residence in Rayne, LA.
Joe was a native of Sicily Island, LA and a longtime resident of Rayne, LA. He served his country honorably in the U.S Army as well as the U. S. Navy and was a Wireline Supervisor prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, working on old vehicles and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mr. Carter is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Joy Carter of Rayne, LA; children, Karen Carter Lyons and her husband, Billy of Lafayette, LA, Terry J. Carter and his wife, Lisa of West Monroe, LA, Gary L. Carter and his wife, June of Mire, LA and William “Billy” J. Carter, Jr. and his wife, Melissa of Duson, LA; step-children, Tamra, Bill, Raymond and Michael; grandchildren, Crystal, Madelyn, Chandler, Rachael, Jay, Jeremy, Ashley, Eric, Kyle, Madison, MacKenzie, Lacey, Lauren, Lexi, Coby and Kevin; great –grandchildren, Kolston, Hudson, Goldie, Rylee, Raegan , Paislee and Carter ; brothers, Dale Carter and Jimmy Carter as well as one sister, Linda Carter Burnside.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Carter and Eula Mae Bryant Carter as well as six siblings.
The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers donations be in Mr. Carter’s memory to Heart of Hospice, 201 W. Vermilion St. Ste 100, Lafayette, LA 70501.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Carter’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne, LA (337) 334-3600, 900 E. Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of all of the arrangements.