James Carter

James Carter, age 73, of Hazlehurst passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his residence under the care of Community Hospice.

Mr. Carter was born August 23, 1952 in Jeff Davis County to the late Eugene Carter and the late Marrell Rentz Carter. He was a member of Hazlehurst First Methodist Church. Mr. Carter worked in management at Amoco Fabrics & Fibers and later served as the Jeff Davis County Administrator. He was a member of the Black Angus Association, Georgia Cattleman Association and the NCBA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Shae Morton Carter.

Survivors include his daughter, Deidra (Josh) Higgins of Hazlehurst; brother, David (Gayle) Carter of Hazlehurst; grandchildren, Trent Tanner, Logan (Allena) Higgins, Alyssa (Kole) Williams, Laini Higgins, Landon Higgins, and Jaxton Higgins; niece, Shannon (John) Smith; and nephew, Scott (Erin) Carter.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Hazlehurst First Methodist Church with Rev. Steven Riddle and Josh Higgins officiating. Interment will follow in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Trent Tanner, Logan Higgins, Landon Higgins, Kole Williams, Scott Carter and John Smith.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.