Robert "Kevin" Carter

Mr. Robert “Kevin” Carter passed away on Sunday February 22, 2026 at Southeast Health. He was 68.

A celebration of life service for family and close friends will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday February 28, 2026 at the family home in Hartford. The family request that flowers be omitted and those wishing can make contributions to the Dothan Humane Society, 255 Jerry drive Dothan, Alabama 36303.

Kevin was born on December 28, 1957, at Fort Eustis, Virginia, to the late Robert Oscar Carter and Stella Sande Carter. As the son of an Army pilot, Kevin grew up as a proud military brat. It was during these early years that he developed his lifelong love of flying. Kevin graduated from Carroll High School in Ozark and went on to earn his A&P license from Ozark Aviation College. After obtaining his helicopter pilot’s license, he began an adventurous chapter of his life, moving first to Panama and then to Guam, where he flew for the tuna boat industry, spotting tuna from the air. While visiting home in Ozark, Kevin met the love of his life, Charlotte. They shared 43 wonderful years of marriage and were blessed with two sons, Nick and Josh. After becoming the manager of the helicopter company he worked for, Kevin moved his family to Guam. Following eight years there, he started his own helicopter business. Eventually, Kevin and his family returned to Alabama, living in Ozark and later in Hartford. Kevin spent many years crop-dusting across several states, combining his skill as a pilot with his strong work ethic. He retired in 2021 and embraced a quieter life, dedicating his time to farming, raising cows, and tending pecan trees. Kevin enjoyed reading, fishing, riding motorcycles, and working with his hands. He will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, dedication to his family, and deep love of flying.

In addition to his parents his father-in-law “Mac” McWilliams preceded him in death.

Kevin is survived by his wife of 43 years Charlotte Carter; two sons Nick and Josh Carter; Sisters: Sandy Layton (Dan) and Barbara Andrews (Carl); Brothers: John Carter and Keith Carter (Janie); Sisters-in-law Dianne Fleece (Louis) Lynne McWilliams, Susan Enfinger (Jeff); Mother-in-law: Betty McWilliams and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.