Obituaries

April 16, 1959 to August 5, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Orville Dean Carter, 62, of Francesville, passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, at Northwest Porter Hospital in Valparaiso.

He was born April 16, 1959 in Rensselaer, to Howard Lee and LuluBelle Losh Carter. He married Tina Louise Widner on Dec. 14, 1988 in Francesville. She survives.

Orville Carter

He is survived by:
Howard Lee Carter, DeMotte, Father
Tina (Adam) Hoeferlin, Francesville, Daughter
Raymond Carter, Francesville, Son
Tabethia (Tabitha) Fitchpatrick, Monticello, Daughter
Samantha (Donald) Parks, Brook, Daughter
Quentin Harper, Grandson
Peyton Hoeferlin, Grandson
Chloe Hoeferlin, Granddaughter
Serenity Carter, Granddaughter
Douglas Carter, Grandson
Peitan Fitchpatrick, Granddaughter
Levon Parks, Grandson
Mary Northcutt, Chalmers, Sister
Timothy (Debbie) Carter, Rensselaer, Brother
Michael Carter, DeMotte, Brother
Richard Carter, Brook, Brother

Preceded in death by:
LuluBelle Losh Carter, Mother

Mr. Carter was a retired truck driver. He worked for Hopkins Trucking for many years. He was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed the outdoors and tinkering in his garage. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. A memorial Service will follow at 1 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.