Douglas Lee Carter, 52, passed away at his home in Water Valley, MS on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Douglas was born in Oxford, MS on June 28, 1965 to Betty Redwine and Fred Lee Carter. A manager in the retail business, he also served as a reserve deputy sheriff for the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department. He was a very likeable person, who never met a stranger and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. An avid football fan of the Water Valley Blue Devils and MSU Bulldogs, he especially enjoyed serving as a broadcaster for Water Valley football on TV and radio.

Douglas leaves behind his sister, Christy Carter of Water Valley; his extended family, whom he loved dearly, and a multitude of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 1pm in the chapel of Dickins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sylva Rena Cemetery near Water Valley. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Monday from 11am until service time at 1pm.

Dickins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.