Lenton Allen Carter

Lenton Allen Carter, 77, a lifetime resident of Gainesville, GA passed away on July 3, 2013 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.



A celebration of his life is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Sanctuary, 751 Green Street, Gainesville, GA. Dr. Bill Coates will officiate. Interment will be held on Sunday July 7, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville, GA.



Allen Carter was born on March 28, 1936 and was the son of the late Lenton Calloway Carter and Mary Rives Carter. Allen was a member of First Baptist Church and the Good Shepherd Sunday School class. He earned his Eagle Scout Rank with the First Baptist Church Troop BSA 26. He graduated from Gainesville High School and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) where he joined the Alpha Sigma Chapter of the Kappa Alpha order. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville, GA.



After graduating from college, Allen began his career with Chicopee Manufacturing Company and Gladwin Industries. Upon retirement, he became interested in real estate.



Allen is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Whatley Carter, his brother and sister-in-law, Rives Calloway Carter and Kathleen H. Carter; sons and daughters-in-laws, Jesse Allen and Michelle Carter, Sr., Christopher Andrew and Amber Carter; grandchildren, Christopher Thomas Carter, Matthew Rives Carter, Samuel Nix Carter and Jesse Allen Carter, Jr.; sister-in-law, Lavinia Whatley Head; brother-in-law, Jerry Head all of Gainesville.



The Carter family sincerely appreciates the kindness and prayers of our friends over the past few weeks.



In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or the organization of one's choice.



Those wishing to make online condolences may do so at www.littledavenport.com.



Little & Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Highway, S.W., Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.