Larry Carte

Larry Carte, aged 73, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on January 9, 2024, at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington.
Born on January 27, 1950, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Ralph T. and Magdalene Williams Carte.
Larry, a dedicated individual, served as a member and former Pastor of Locust Grove Baptist Church and attended Buffalo Missionary Baptist Church.
In 2017, he served as Master of Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #490 and held the esteemed position of Grand Commander Knights Templar of Kentucky in 2016 & 2017. His commitment extended to various organizations, including Bluegrass #104 York Rite College, where he was a member, and past governor of York Rite College #104. Larry was also associated with the Centurion, a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite Lexington Valley, and a member of Williamsburg Commandry #50.
A proud graduate of Dupont High School Class of 1967 in Belle, West Virginia, Larry continued his education, earning degrees from Cumberland College in 1977 and Southeastern Seminary Wake Forest, NC in 1980. He retired as a special education teacher from Whitley County High School and found joy in officiating ballgames and indulging in his love for sports.
An ordained minister, he served churches in North Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Larry, a Vietnam War veteran, served honorably in the U.S. Marines.
Larry is survived by his son, Ralph T. Carte II (Opelia Felipe); daughter, Tory Suter (Clifton); grandchildren, Kara Conley, Channing Carte, and Kason Bortz; as well as step-grandchildren, Annalisa Suter, Emmanuel Suter, and Larriuce Felipe. He is also survived by his sister, Wanda Smith (Joe); brothers, Tom Carte, and Mark Carte (Debbie); along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, January 13, with Bro. Vernon Jones and Bro. Carl Jones officiating. Interment followed at Highland Park Cemetery Ellison Addition.
A memorial service in honor of Larry Carte will take place at Witcher Baptist Church in Belle, West Virginia, on Saturday, January 27. Larry’s legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage Grand Commandery of KY,  P.O. Box 481, Williamsburg, KY 40769.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.