Robert "Bob" Carter
November 20, 1928 — March 25, 2016
Robert "Bob" Carter of Columbus, Ohio and Bonita Springs, Florida passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, March 25, 2016 peacefully and surrounded by family at home.
Bob was born November 20, 1928 to Robert and Dorothy Carter. He proudly served in the US Airforce from 1946-1949 and then as a Columbus Firefighter from 1953-1983. An avid photographer and craftsman, Bob's achievements in life where numerous but he will be most remembered as a man who always put his family first.
Bob is preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Margie, Roberta, Paul, and Ralph. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nora Jean Holbrook Carter and 3 children, Yvonne Clemons and husband Michael, Curt Carter, and Duane Carter and wife Kathy. A beloved Grandpa, Bob has 6 grandchildren: Vanessa, Erica, Natalie, Dustin, Cansas, and Caitlin and 5 great-grandkids: Kyra, Bailey, Lydia, Uriah, and Iris. Bob was often referred to as "one of the best people" and we are thankful for him filling our lives with memories of love and laughter.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, March 31 2016 from 5-9pm at the Columbus Fire Department Union Station: 379 West Broad St. Columbus, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Columbus Firefighters for Kids. A special thanks to Hospice of Mt. Carmel for their heartfelt home care.