Ronald L. "Ron" Carter

Ronald L. “Ron” Carter, 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Arbors at Gallipolis. Born on October 24, 1942 in Gallia County, Ohio, Ron was the son of the late Charles L. and Violet J. Saunders Carter. Ron retired as a maintenance supervisor for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant in Apple Grove, West Virginia. For many years, Ron ran Carter’s Shooters, where he sold guns and ammunition. Ron loved hunting and the OSU Buckeyes. He also raised horses. Ron was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School, and he served in the National Guard. Ron is survived by his son, Todd Carter of Tipp City, Ohio; daughter, Rhonda Lynn (Jeff) Morris of Harrisburg, Virginia; grandchildren, Collin Carter, Camden Carter, and Ty Reed; sister, Vera (Jeff) Snedaker of Gallipolis; and several nephews. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Carter and sister, Pamela Sue Carter. The funeral service for Ron will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Young officiating. Friends may call prior to the service from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Those in attendance are asked to follow CDC guidelines and Ohio mandates of practicing social distancing and wearing face masks. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Todd Carter, Collin Carter, Camden Carter, Jeff Snedaker, Tim Snedaker. Honorary pall bearer will be Donnie Bennett. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.