Mr. William “Bill” Bert Carter, 73, of Advance died Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center.

He was born July 24, 1942 in Forsyth County to Roy Lee and Lucille Sidden Carter. Mr. Carter was retired from Pilot Freight.  He enjoyed family and farming with his brother, Hobert.

He was preceded in death by his brother Hobert Carter and a sister, Irilla Carter.

Surviving: his wife of 56 years, Linda Stroud Carter; 3 sons, Dennis Carter (Cynthia), David Carter (Pat) and  Jeff Carter (Lora); a daughter, Lori Gunter (Keith), all of Advance; 12 grandchildren, Jenny, Jessica, Adam, Ben, Megan, Matthew, Brea, Boyd, Hannah, Shawn, Curtis and Jacob; 8 great-granddaughters; a sister, Thomasine Norman; 4 in-laws, Brenda, Jerry, Sonny and Sylvia; and his faithful companion, Little Bell.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Mocks United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Elrod officiating.  Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends following the service.

Memorials: Mocks UMC, PO Box 2122, Advanc.

Condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.