William Eugene Carter

June 28, 1932 - December 6, 2017

William Eugene “Gene” Carter, 85, of Ashland, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Community Hospice Care Center, after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 28, 1932 in Ashland, the son of the late William Harmon and Clara Dell Workman Carter. He was retired from the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War and the Ashland Police Department. Gene loved spending time with his family and traveling when he was able. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church, a lifetime member of Ashland FOP Lodge #3 and a Kentucky Colonel. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three sisters, Verna Mae Nolte, Virginia Lee Adkins and Anita Louise Clay and one brother, John Carter. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Clay Carter; four daughters, Lee Ann Conley, Diana Lynn (Joe) Baer, Melinda Sue (Bill) Rakes and Stacy Marie (Robert) Caron, all of Ashland; one son, William Keith (Gail) Carter of Catlettsburg; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday December 12, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home by Pastor Jeremy Couture. Burial will follow at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens, with military honors conducted by the Kenova American Legion, Post 93. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Ave. Ashland, KY 41001 or Alzheimer’s Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284.