Donald Merle Carter

Obituary

Donald M. "Sarge" Carter, age 82, of Kiln, MS, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Mr. Carter was born in Port Arthur, Texas. He was an Army and Air Force veteran and served one tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. He was a teacher and coach for three years at St. Alphonsus and Hancock Elementary School. He was an avid golfer and had three documented holes-in-one. He enjoyed bowling where he held semi-pro status and loved to go camping.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Una Carter; brothers, Daniel Carter and Jimmy Carter; sisters, Yvonne Smith, Bessie Flores, and Barbara Carter; son-in-law, Allen Reynolds; sons, Michael and Dave Carter; great granddaughter, Quinn Phillips; special family, Virginia and Parnell Money and B.R. "Boots" Douglas; and the love of his life, Janet Necaise.

He is survived by his children, Donna Carter, Donna Reynolds, Linda Due (Harold "Scooby"), Jane Carter, Douglas Carter, Brian Necaise, Russell Necaise (Lisa), Tracy Irwin, and Jackie Necaise; grandchildren, Brandon (Bailey), Dillon, Marisa, Joshua, Melissa, Tiffany, Kaylea, Kaden, Kylee, Emily (Chase), Baron, Brently (Emily), Brandon (Catey), Braxton (Brittany), Michael, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Hayden, Kiersten, Kasidy, Kenzie, Kingston, Logan, Cash, Carsyn, Ellory, Max, Benton, Kristen, Daylan, Isabella, Brooks, Brittlyn, Grayson, and one due in June; sisters, Jane Anderson (Chuck), Joyce Bordelon, JoAnn Hoffman (Ted), and Delores McDaniel; Brother, Thomas Carter;many nieces and nephews; and Ms. Janet's mother, Vivian Shaw.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Kiln Delisle Road, is serving the family, and memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com .