Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Ralph Carter


06/06/1938 - 08/29/2018


Ralph Carter, age 80 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Murphy Rehab & Nursing.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC to the late Butler Nelson and Lucy Carter. Ralph had worked for MGM Brakes and Timber Products. He enjoyed NASCAR races, fishing, hunting and his three dog companions.

He is survived by one son, Michael Carter and wife Jine of Murphy; one daughter, Dena Barnett and husband Eddie Joe of Murphy; one brother, Raby Carter and wife Loretta of Murphy; one sister, Glenda Sneed and husband Odis of Murphy; and one granddaughter, Madison Carter.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Lawrence English will officiate. Burial will be in the Ogreeta Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Barnett, Steve Spiva, Tony Sneed, Vic Haigler, Ronnie Beavers and Bubby Shope. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Eddy and Russell Rhodes.

The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm, Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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