Master Sergeant William Henry Carter, Sr. departed this life at age 84, in Virginia. He was born to the late John D. Carter and Anne Bell (Muckle) Carter of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Muckel Queener, andGearld D. Carter.

Family, he leaves to mourn his sons, William Jr. and wife Miki,Maurice and wife Phoebe, Kevin and wife Laura. He cherished all of his grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was married to the love of his life, Mary C. Tate Carter of 62 years and missed her so very much. His saying is "I'm going home to be with her."

Life, Pop and Mom, as we called them, always said they had no regrets in this life. They had a wonderful life that God gave the on this earth. My sons, William Jr. is a contractor for the United States Navy. Maurice a retired Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant, and Kevin a retired Air Force Master Sergeant.

Military, his wife was a devoted military spouse, traveling worldwide during 22 years of service. He had several military duties during his career; one stands out is being a Drill Sergeant and awarded Distinguished Instructor. After the military, he was a contractor for 24 years as a Computer Analyst for the United States Army, traveling all over the world.

Our Pop taught us to always tell the truth, be honest, work hard and everything you touch will turn to gold. He was the finest example to emulate! In parting, he always said, "I LOVE YOU!"

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday February 7, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment will be held 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5705438?fl=so&fe=fs