
January 9, 1938 ~ September 7, 2020
Born in: Mclean County, KY
Resided in:
Owensboro, KY
Arnold “Goat” Carter, Jr, 82, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born in Mclean County on January 9, 1938 to the late Arnold D., Sr. and Mrytle Rhodes Carter. Goat was retired from Millwright where he worked for more than 50 years. Before working at Millwright, he served in the United States Navy. Goat was a member of Harvest Baptist Temple, Millwright Local Union 1080, American Legion VFW, and Carpenter’s Union. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching University of Kentucky Basketball.
Along with his parents, Goat was preceded in death by son, Stephen Wayne Carter; his siblings, Gladis Brooks, Dick Carter, Earnest Gene Carter, and Roy Carter; his step-son, Kenny Daughtery; and his son-in-law, Doug Miller.
Goat is survived by his wife, Janice D. Carter; his children, Diane Miller, Susan (Claude) Lagenour, Jeff (Patty) Carter, and Scott (Tonya) Carter; 8 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; his step-children, Karrie, Keith and Kris Daughtery; his siblings, John D. Carter, of St. Louis, Missouri, Anne Carter Haines, of Orlando, Florida, and Billy Ray Carter, of Owensboro; and his Millwright friends and family.
Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, with Pastor Claude Lagenour officiating. Burial will follow at New Cypress Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, and again from 12:00 pm until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Carter. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Arnold “Goat” Carter, Jr. and sign his virtual guest book by going to www.haleymcginnis.com.
Services
Visitation: September 11, 2020 4:00 pm - September 11, 2020 8:00 pm
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St.
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://www.haleymcginnis.com
Visitation: September 12, 2020 12:00 pm - September 12, 2020 2:00 pm
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St.
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://www.haleymcginnis.com
Service: September 12, 2020 2:00 pm
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St.
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://www.haleymcginnis.com
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you!
Rest in Peace Old Friend and brother Millwright. It was an honor to have worked with you.
George Blackburn
Susie, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Oates
Uncle Arnie-I always knew that when I got to see you there was a guaranteed amazing hug and you would always find a way to make me smile and feel so special. I will cherish and miss you always. I love you.
Sharon
Uncle Arnie- Thank you for the hugs, smiles, and always making me feel special. You will always be special to me and in my heart forester. I love you.
Sharon
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family.