Carter – Clarence "DeWitt" Carter, age 73, of Callahan, Florida passed away on August 14, 2020 at the Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, FL.  He was born in Georgia on October 10, 1946 to the late Paul and Edith Hand Carter.  DeWitt was raised in Georgia before moving to Jacksonville at the age of 13.  Shortly after school, DeWitt joined the United States Army and proudly served his country.  After his honorable discharge from the military, DeWitt started his longtime career as a Truck Driver.  DeWitt met the love of his life in 1968, Gertrude Edwards, and they were happily married on October 9, 1971.  They resided in Jacksonville for many years where they started raising their 4 sons and relocated to Callahan in 1984.  After dedicating over 20 years as a Truck Driver, DeWitt was a Carpet Installer with Troy Petty Carpets for 10 years before finally retiring.  DeWitt was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved his family dearly.  He was known for his story telling, making cat noises, and his jokester personality.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and passing his learned skills on to his family and friends.  More than anything, DeWitt was a family man and will be missed by all who knew him.  DeWitt was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Allen Gene Anderson; 6 brothers, 2 sisters, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Dewitt is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Gertie Carter of Callahan, FL; his sons, Dennis (Catherine) Anderson, Kenneth (Christie) Anderson, and Richard (Rosemary) Carter, all of Callahan, FL; his sister, Evelyn Carter of Callahan, FL; his grandchildren, Terisia (Shaun) McKelvy, Elyse (Robert Wiemann) Anderson, Cameron (Amber) Anderson, Brittan (Nick) Scott, Kolby Anderson, Kaylia (Justin) Locke, Allen Carter, Abby Carter, Alley Carter, Madison Wheeler, Michael McSwain, and Megan McSwain; and his great grandchildren, Dallas, Nolan, Hannah, Addison, Elliott, Abby, Case, Landon, Journey, Gracie, and Olivia.

A Celebration Visitation to honor DeWitt Carter's Life will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Nassau Funeral Home Chapel from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation box will be setup to assist with future expenses.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.