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

Terry Warren on January 31, 2020 at 8:37 pm

One day and step at a time. It’s not easy. But you are strong and it will get easier. Love you.
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Terry Ables on January 20, 2020 at 3:44 am

I am sorry to hear of garish passing. Prayers and condolences to the family
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Daniel on January 20, 2020 at 1:42 am

I really hate to hear this. Razoo was a great guy. R.I.P until we meet again big guy
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Rosie Tallent on January 19, 2020 at 8:33 pm

so sorry to hear of Razoo passing away always had a chuckle when i talked to him thought alot of him
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Sandra L Carter on January 18, 2020 at 8:28 pm

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.
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- Jade Daws on January 21, 2020 at 1:34 am
  
  It’s ok, no hurt feelings . I understand, and I’m sorry for your loss.
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  - Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 5:32 pm
    
    Thanks
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Turner on January 18, 2020 at 4:12 am

Sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace Zoo…
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Randy & Terry Warren on January 18, 2020 at 2:37 am

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
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- Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 10:38 pm
  
  How do I go on?
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Farley Newton on January 18, 2020 at 2:31 am

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
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- Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 10:37 pm
  
  I know I always said good grief you look a nut sitting out here. But he loved being outside
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Ruby Twyman on January 18, 2020 at 2:26 am

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.
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Shay on January 17, 2020 at 11:08 pm

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!
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Shay on January 17, 2020 at 11:03 pm

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! 🙏🙏🙏
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Tommy West on January 17, 2020 at 10:51 pm

Rest in peace my friend!!
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- Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 10:36 pm
  
  I miss him so much so lost
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Sandra Lancaster on January 17, 2020 at 10:49 pm

So sorry to hear about Razoos passing the family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come
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Becky Crews "Chigger" and Dee on January 17, 2020 at 10:31 pm

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!!
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- Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 10:35 pm
  
  I miss him so much so lost
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Kay Tallent on January 17, 2020 at 10:15 pm

Always had a smile and hug…Fly high my friend…
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- Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 10:35 pm
  
  He was a handful but the best man I ever met
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Paige Mitchell on January 17, 2020 at 9:22 pm

Fly high Razoo! Holding you close to my heart!
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Tammy Quick on January 17, 2020 at 9:02 pm

So very sorry to hear of Razoo’s passing. My prayers for the family.
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- Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 10:34 pm
  
  I am so lost
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Janice on January 17, 2020 at 8:42 pm

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
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Brenda and Joe Burns on January 17, 2020 at 7:21 pm

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.
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Earl Irwin on January 17, 2020 at 7:01 pm

Prayers for the family!
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Carol Woods-Fitch on January 17, 2020 at 6:54 pm

Prayers for the family.
Donny & Carol Fitch
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- Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 10:32 pm
  
  Thank you
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- Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 10:33 pm
  
  Thank you he is my man.
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Jerry and Sandy Lancaster on January 17, 2020 at 5:52 pm

Prayers for the family.
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KATHY STOCSTILL & Nickie Davis on January 17, 2020 at 5:17 pm

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…
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- Sandra L Carter on January 23, 2020 at 10:31 pm
  
  Thanks. He always said he would never fly higher than corn grows. He is probably flipping out being that high.
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