Granbury — Robert W. Carter, 87, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at his residence.
Private graveside services were held by the family.
Robert was born May 17, 1927, in Covington, Ky., to Wade Hanger Carter and Curtis Hewatt Carter. He married the love of his life, Virginia Albrecht, Aug. 16, 1953, in Weatherford. Robert had lived in Granbury since 1973 and was a member of Acton United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Texas Weslyan College and served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Alcon Laboratories in Fort Worth. Preceding him in death were his parents, son, Phil Carter, sister, Jean Hart, and two great granddaughters.
Survivors: Wife, Virginia Carter; daughters, Mindy Price and husband, Bill, of Granbury, Julie Scott and husband, Morgan, of Dallas; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Wiley Funeral Home
Granbury, 817-573-3000