Walter received Christ and joined Powell Baptist Church at and early age.  He was a devoted servant and choir member until his health began to fail.

Walter was a kind, warm loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.  He loved family gatherings and celebrations.  Walter never met a stranger.  He always had a smile on his face, a warm handshake and a pleasant conversation.  He loved fishing and spending time at his pond.  His job as a truck driver at Branch Motor Express, from which he retired, was a major highlight in his life.  He constantly shared stores of his travels and adventures from across the road.

Walter was educated in Talbot County Public Schools.  He was a proud lifetime member of Masonic Lodge Paschal #303.

Walter was precede in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Carter and a sister, Willie Beatrice Melson.

Walter is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Martha W. Ford Carter and five children, Mary Deloise Marshall of Roberta, GA, Christine Cunningham of Atlanta, GA, Patricia Ann Gaskins (Mark) of College Park, GA, Jerome Carter (Nedra) of College Park, GA, and Alton Carter of LaGrange;  He is also survived by siblings, Clifford Carter (Melcine) of Talbotton, GA, Rochelle Biggs of Macon, GA, Virginia Martin of Cleveland, OH, Alma Nelson of Columbus, GA, Minnie Jackson (Copeland) of Shiloh, GA, Eddie Lawrence Carter of Waverly Hall, GA, Imogene Holmes (Robert) of Talbotton, GA;  A brother-in-law, T. L. Melson of Manchester, GA; A sister-in-law, Leila King and brother-in-law, David King of Atlanta, GA; Brother-in-law, Willie George Ford of Columbus, GA Sister-in-law, Sophrania Ford of Columbus, GA and Ivy Ford of Philadelphia, PA; eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.