Johnny B. Carter was born in Dougherty County, Georgia on May 25, 1949. He was the beloved son of the late James Carter and the late Armelia Butler.

He was educated in the Dougherty School System, including Monroe High School where he was active in various school activities and sporting events.

Johnny had the great advantage of growing up in a home in which the Lord was feared and worshipped. As a youth, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with St. Mary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend C. L. Ponder. He later became a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon, President of the Usher Board, and President of the Male Chorus. Johnny had a servant's heart and felt most content when helping others. He was a shining example of humility and respect, and God's love for all mankind was manifested through his deeds and actions.

Throughout his life, Johnny was ambitious and gave his very best at everything he did. As a youth, he was enthusiastic about trains and developed a passion that led to his life-long career with Norfolk Southern Railroad. For many years, he was an integral and essential part of the transportation industry—yes, he was a proud RAILROAD MAN. He retired in 1992, after a very diverse and rewarding rail-road career.

Johnny was formerly married to Dorothy J. Lewis. With this union, three children were born—Johnny, Curtis, and Shea. In later years, he met his "Sweet Thang", Patricia A. Thompson; they were joined in holy matrimony; and they became a blended family with three additional children, Kiwanis Williams, Elkwan Thomp-son, and Tony Thompson. Johnny was profoundly devoted to his family and he loved them unconditionally. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather. In summation, he was a straight-shooting man of integrity.

Known for his gracious and generous demeanor, Johnny was a down-to-earth, hum-ble man who was a source of encouragement to everyone he met. His friendliness and kindness to all people, his willingness to lend a helping hand, his love for his church and community, and his devotion to his family and friends are lasting trib-utes to the beauty of his heart and soul. One of his finest qualities was gratitude. Even in the midst of life's adversities and health challenges, he remained upbeat and was always grateful for every thing that came his way.

On February 28, 2020, Johnny peacefully transitioned to his eternal heavenly abode. Although absent from our midst, we find peace and consolation in his pres-ence with the Lord.

He leaves to cherish his life and memory a loving and devoted wife, Patricia T. Carter; seven children, Johnny Carter, Curtis (Glecia) Carter, Cedric (Kyrstal) James, Kiwanis (Sherell) Williams, Elqwan (Shekia) Thompson, Monica (Reginald) Staton, and Tony (Joivonna) Thompson; siblings, Connie (Leonard) Cato, Patricia (Eddie) Banks, Gloria (Clyde) Chapman, Glennis (Roosevelt) Whitfield, James (Melodie) Carter, Issacc (Karen) Carter, and Horace Butler, Jr.; a special grandso, Elqwan Thompson, Jr.; mother-in-law, Mother Katie Anderson; aunt, Willie Pearl Harris; brothers-in-law, Larry (Doris) Williams, Roosevelt (Lottie) Williams, and Bishop Frederick (Felecia) Williams; sisters-in-law, Gloria Thompson and Barbara (Charles) Chatmon; god-daughters, Fredesha Williams, Audrianna Brown, Chantise Chatmon, an Shenna Olatunde; twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.