Mr. Roy Carlton Carter,

MADISON- Roy Carter, age 77, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on March, 19, 1933 in Bedford, Va., the son of James and Annie Carter. On Valentines Day in 1953, he married Janet Zintz. Roy served 20 proud years of military service in the United States Air Force and retired with honors. After the military, he worked as a truck driver and warehouseman until he retired from Whalen Allied Trucking. Roy was a loving and devoted husband for over 50 years. He was a true family man. Roys children and grandchildren were the lights of his life. He enjoyed spending time with both his families in Madison and in New Jersey. Roy will be dearly missed by every person whose life he touched in this world. He will be welcomed home by his savior Jesus Christ and all of those he loved that have passed before him. Roy is survived by his two children, James (Mary) Carter of Madison and Teresa Luther of Madison; two grandchildren, Matthew Luther of Madison and Melissa Luther of Madison; sister, Emma (Dave) Clifford of Bridgton, N.J.; sister-in-laws, Pat Zintz of Madison, Dawn Clements of Madison and Sharon Zintz of Madison; many generations of nieces, nephews and cousins; and his companion and care giver, Barbara Hammond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet in 2003; parents; nine brothers and sisters; and in-laws, Ray and Eleanor Zintz. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors. Visitiation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Barbara Hammond for the companionship and care she gave Roy. Also to Hospice for their tender care. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors. Visitation: Visitiation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Service: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison on Thursday, May 13, 2010.