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William Douglas Carter

William Douglas Carter

May 20, 1956 — October 27, 2024

Clinton

William Douglas “Doug” Carter, age 68 of Clinton, Tn. passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the North Knoxville Medical Center surrounded by family following a period of declining health. Doug was a brick mason and a maintenance worker for ORNL Credit Union.

Born in Knoxville, Tn. on May 20, 1956 he was the son of the late William Cleo Carter and Margie Bumgardner Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Cindy Carter, and sister: Theressia Hammers.

Doug is survived by his son: Kevin Carter and wife Audrey of Briceville, Tn.; sisters: Jennifer Carter, Rebecca Hartsfield and husband Anthony, Tammy Henderlight and husband Jeff and Jeanette Carroll and husband Ronnie, all of Clinton, Tn.; grandchildren: Anthony Martin, Anna Martin, Skylar Martin, June Carter, Dakoda Carter, Shania Carter and Jolene Carter and many other nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

The Carter family will receive friends on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. in the Jones Mortuary Chapel with Rev. David Bumgardner officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.

Jones Mortuary of Clinton, Tn. is serving the family of William Douglas “Doug” Carter.