Gary “Razoo” Carter
November 7, 1958 -
January 16, 2020

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It is with regret we announce the passing of Mr. Gary “Razoo” Carter, age 61, of Fayetteville, TN. Razoo was born on November 7, 1958 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Raymond and Annie May Brown Carter. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Carter passed away on January 16, 2020. Gary was a member of the Elks Lodge 1792 in Fayetteville, TN.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Myers Carter; daughters, Nicole Carter, Jennifer Warmath, and Jade Daws; grandchildren, Dylan Cottingham, Landon Cottingham, Leland Cottingham, Andrea and Kyleigh Warmath, Jaden, Maelee Ann, and Braden Daws; sister, Carolyn (James) Dempsey; cousin, Mike Bradford; brothers, Jerry, Raymond, and Danny Carter; several nieces and nephews; and close friends Jimmy and Bobby Randolph and Wayne Pitcock.

No services are planned at this time. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Gary “Razoo” Carter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fayetteville Lincoln County Humane Society 1718 Pulaski Hwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

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34 Comments

  1. Terry Warren

    One day and step at a time. It’s not easy. But you are strong and it will get easier. Love you.

    Reply
  2. Terry Ables

    I am sorry to hear of garish passing. Prayers and condolences to the family

    Reply
  3. Daniel

    I really hate to hear this. Razoo was a great guy. R.I.P until we meet again big guy

    Reply
  4. Rosie Tallent

    so sorry to hear of Razoo passing away always had a chuckle when i talked to him thought alot of him

    Reply
  5. Sandra L Carter

    I want to apologize to 2 daughters he had I never met. Jenny and Jade. We were married 19 years and never met them . When I wrote the obit I was just trying to get through it. Sorry ladies for hurting your feelings.

    Reply
    • Jade Daws

      It’s ok, no hurt feelings . I understand, and I’m sorry for your loss.

      Reply
      • Sandra L Carter

        Thanks

        Reply
  6. Turner

    Sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace Zoo…

    Reply
  7. Randy & Terry Warren

    Deepest sympathy to all the family of Razoo. A good man gone too soon. He will be missed . Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.
    Randy & Terry Warren

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      How do I go on?

      Reply
  8. Farley Newton

    Sandy I’m so sorry, Razoo was always outside waving, we already miss that big smile, he was a good man with a big heart! All of us on Hilltop Road are missing him tonight

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      I know I always said good grief you look a nut sitting out here. But he loved being outside

      Reply
  9. Ruby Twyman

    So sorry to hear this. I loved Razoo. Always so kind and nice and so much fun. He will be missed by many. Prayers for his family.

    Reply
  10. Shay

    So sorry to hear this! I’ve known Razoo since I was a little girl. He helped me a couple months ago when my car broke down. Prayers for his family an friends!

    Reply
  11. Shay

    So sad to hear this! He was a very sweet an kind man. I’ve known him since I was a little girl. Not long ago he helped me when my car broke down! Prayers for his family! 🙏🙏🙏

    Reply
  12. Tommy West

    Rest in peace my friend!!

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    • Sandra L Carter

      I miss him so much so lost

      Reply
  13. Sandra Lancaster

    So sorry to hear about Razoos passing the family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come

    Reply
  14. Becky Crews "Chigger" and Dee

    I’m so very sorry to hear of this sad news!!! He was a sweetheart for sure!!! Prayers of comfort for all of you!!! He will be missed!!

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      I miss him so much so lost

      Reply
  15. Kay Tallent

    Always had a smile and hug…Fly high my friend…

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      He was a handful but the best man I ever met

      Reply
  16. Paige Mitchell

    Fly high Razoo! Holding you close to my heart!

    Reply
  17. Tammy Quick

    So very sorry to hear of Razoo’s passing. My prayers for the family.

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      I am so lost

      Reply
  18. Janice

    Razzoo was the sweetest. I haven’t talked to him in a long time but I have known him since his teenage years. So sorry for his family. Prayers

    Reply
  19. Brenda and Joe Burns

    So Very Sorry Jennifer, Nicole and Jade for your loss and to Razoo’s sweet wife.There are no words to help the loss .Only Time can heal some of your pain .Prayers to you all.

    Reply
  20. Earl Irwin

    Prayers for the family!

    Reply
  21. Carol Woods-Fitch

    Prayers for the family.
    Donny & Carol Fitch

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    • Sandra L Carter

      Thank you

      Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      Thank you he is my man.

      Reply
  22. Jerry and Sandy Lancaster

    Prayers for the family.

    Reply
  23. KATHY STOCSTILL & Nickie Davis

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Razoo….He will truly be missed by many..Always had a smile and a hug…Fly high my sweet friend…

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      Thanks. He always said he would never fly higher than corn grows. He is probably flipping out being that high.

      Reply

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Memories

34 Comments

  1. Terry Warren

    One day and step at a time. It’s not easy. But you are strong and it will get easier. Love you.

    Reply
  2. Terry Ables

    I am sorry to hear of garish passing. Prayers and condolences to the family

    Reply
  3. Daniel

    I really hate to hear this. Razoo was a great guy. R.I.P until we meet again big guy

    Reply
  4. Rosie Tallent

    so sorry to hear of Razoo passing away always had a chuckle when i talked to him thought alot of him

    Reply
  5. Sandra L Carter

    I want to apologize to 2 daughters he had I never met. Jenny and Jade. We were married 19 years and never met them . When I wrote the obit I was just trying to get through it. Sorry ladies for hurting your feelings.

    Reply
    • Jade Daws

      It’s ok, no hurt feelings . I understand, and I’m sorry for your loss.

      Reply
      • Sandra L Carter

        Thanks

        Reply
  6. Turner

    Sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace Zoo…

    Reply
  7. Randy & Terry Warren

    Deepest sympathy to all the family of Razoo. A good man gone too soon. He will be missed . Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.
    Randy & Terry Warren

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      How do I go on?

      Reply
  8. Farley Newton

    Sandy I’m so sorry, Razoo was always outside waving, we already miss that big smile, he was a good man with a big heart! All of us on Hilltop Road are missing him tonight

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      I know I always said good grief you look a nut sitting out here. But he loved being outside

      Reply
  9. Ruby Twyman

    So sorry to hear this. I loved Razoo. Always so kind and nice and so much fun. He will be missed by many. Prayers for his family.

    Reply
  10. Shay

    So sorry to hear this! I’ve known Razoo since I was a little girl. He helped me a couple months ago when my car broke down. Prayers for his family an friends!

    Reply
  11. Shay

    So sad to hear this! He was a very sweet an kind man. I’ve known him since I was a little girl. Not long ago he helped me when my car broke down! Prayers for his family! 🙏🙏🙏

    Reply
  12. Tommy West

    Rest in peace my friend!!

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      I miss him so much so lost

      Reply
  13. Sandra Lancaster

    So sorry to hear about Razoos passing the family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come

    Reply
  14. Becky Crews "Chigger" and Dee

    I’m so very sorry to hear of this sad news!!! He was a sweetheart for sure!!! Prayers of comfort for all of you!!! He will be missed!!

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      I miss him so much so lost

      Reply
  15. Kay Tallent

    Always had a smile and hug…Fly high my friend…

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      He was a handful but the best man I ever met

      Reply
  16. Paige Mitchell

    Fly high Razoo! Holding you close to my heart!

    Reply
  17. Tammy Quick

    So very sorry to hear of Razoo’s passing. My prayers for the family.

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      I am so lost

      Reply
  18. Janice

    Razzoo was the sweetest. I haven’t talked to him in a long time but I have known him since his teenage years. So sorry for his family. Prayers

    Reply
  19. Brenda and Joe Burns

    So Very Sorry Jennifer, Nicole and Jade for your loss and to Razoo’s sweet wife.There are no words to help the loss .Only Time can heal some of your pain .Prayers to you all.

    Reply
  20. Earl Irwin

    Prayers for the family!

    Reply
  21. Carol Woods-Fitch

    Prayers for the family.
    Donny & Carol Fitch

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      Thank you

      Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      Thank you he is my man.

      Reply
  22. Jerry and Sandy Lancaster

    Prayers for the family.

    Reply
  23. KATHY STOCSTILL & Nickie Davis

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Razoo….He will truly be missed by many..Always had a smile and a hug…Fly high my sweet friend…

    Reply
    • Sandra L Carter

      Thanks. He always said he would never fly higher than corn grows. He is probably flipping out being that high.

      Reply

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