Richard Lee Carter

Richard Lee Carter, 91, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 7, 1933 in Greenwood, the son of the late Paul and Bessie (Goodman) Carter. On January 16, 1959, he married his wife of 66 years, Martha Ellen (Thompson) Carter, and she survives.

In 1952, Richard graduated from Edinburgh High School.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Richard attended the First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville.

He retired in 1989 from Naval Avionics, where he was an electronic technician.

Richard and Martha spent many happy years roller skating, ballroom dancing and traveling. They also had an antique shop in St. Augustine, Florida, where they lived from 1991 to 2007.

As per his wishes, there will be no visitation and the funeral will be private.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 34 West Washington St., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 or Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Richard’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.