Walter S. "Corky" Carter, III

Walter S. "Corky" Carter III, born on May 4, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Dadeville, Alabama. He was 78 years old. 

Corky grew up in Olive Branch, Mississippi.  While attending college, he married Juliana Bell from Mobile, Alabama, and they have been married 57 years.  He graduated from Mississippi State with a degree in math education and as a member of Phi Kappa Alpha social fraternity. He received his Masters and PhD in educational administration from University of Mississippi. He went on to work as an administrator at Northwest Mississippi Community College followed by Baddour Incorporated. After several years in Senatobia, Mississippi he moved onto Dollar General executive headquarters in Nashville, TN. After 5 years in Nashville, he landed in Auburn, AL where he went on to join his son, Collin, in the formation of Carter & Carter Construction. He and Julie then retired on the shores of Lake Martin.  

Corky is lovingly remembered by his wife, Julie Carter; his sons and their wives, Jay and Tracey Carter, Scott and Leilani Carter, Collin and Casey Carter; his sister, Barbara Van Eaton; his grandchildren, Stefan Carter, Lauren and Blake Richardson, Walt Carter, Emma Carter, Owen Carter, Ansley Carter, and Elliott Carter; and his great-grandchildren, Ella and Madi Richardson. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Brad Carter.

May his memory bring comfort to all who mourn his passing. A Visitation will be held on April 7, 2026, from 01:00 PM to 01:45 PM in the Mathison Lobby at Auburn United Methodist Church, 137 Gay Street, with a service in the sanctuary following at 02:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mercy Medical Ministry & Clinic, 325 Dunlop Dr., Opelika, AL 36801, or Christ Methodist Church of Auburn, 1661 Shug Jordan Parkway, Suite 505, Auburn, AL 36830.