John Andrew Carter

Mr. John Andrew Carter, age 92, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on February 22, 2023.  

Mr. Carter was born August 16, 1930, at Angels Brother’s hospital in Franklin, NC to the late Ruth Ritchie Carter and J. Harold Carter.  He graduated from Rabun County High School and earned degrees from Mercer University and the University of Georgia.  He married his college and fraternity sweetheart, Billie Jo McDonald, from Mercer University and together, they had six children that were true blessings to his mother, fondly referred to as “Big Grandma” and her mother “Little Grandma” who provided their strong family roots.  His career began with his service in the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War.  He moved his family to Gainesville and resided there the remainder of his life.  He was a business and community leader in Northeast Georgia.  He practiced as a CPA for 37 years and was an advocate for the accounting profession and worked tirelessly to improve the standards of quality within the profession, a standard of excellence in service.  He practiced for 8 years before joining the firm known today as BatesCarter in 1966.  He served as the firm’s managing partner for 1993-1995 retiring in 1995.  He served the profession nationwide through the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).  From Florida to California, he led numerous AICPA conferences and committees.  He co-authored several Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) in the 1970s.  In addition, he was an instructor at Brenau College and served on the board of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and President of the Kiwanis Club and other community activities.  His service continued in the Hall County CourtHouse where he enjoyed the daily activities required of a bailiff and serving the judiciary system.  His work-study balance never ended as he continued throughout the remainder of his years studying Barron’s magazine and the trends and volatility of the stock market.  He never had a day he would not engage in discussion of stock markets and investment strategy.    

His lifelong desire was to live as a Christian, and to study and faithfully follow God’s word.  As a long time member of First Baptist Church, he served in many roles of church service.  In this world his greatest love was for his children and his devoted wife, Betty Carter.

Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Betty W. Carter and by his nephew E. Ritchie Williams.

He is survived by his sister, Nanette C. and Christopher Curran of Atlanta, GA.  He is also survived by his children, John A., Jr. and Allison Carter of Raeford, NC, Gary W. and Nancy Carter of Cumming, GA, Cheryl C. and John Satterfield of Gainesville, GA, Jodie C. and Ron Lewallen of Maysville, GA, Susan R. Carter of Alpharetta, GA, Scott and Joni Carter of Webster, N.C., stepson: Chris O. and Jamie Forrester of Braselton, GA.  Grandchildren: Nathanael and Angie Carter, David Carter, Stephanie Carter, Johanna Carter, Blake and Jana Carter, Crystal and Joe Penland, Chris Satterfield, Camille and Justin Hooper, Justin and Alicia Lewallen, Bridgett and Matt Crumley, Louis and Christin Miller, John Luke Carter, Micah and Devan Carter, Zechariah and Meredith Carter, Anna Beth Carter, step-grandchildren:  Christin and Robbie McLean, Carlie and Josh Jones, Chase and Amy Forrester, Emma Forrester and many great grandchildren.  Nieces include Terri and Craig Pendergrast, Kay and Bill Taylor, and Polly Williams. 

Memorial services will be held Thursday March 2, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. 

A special thank you to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice and Cedarhurst of Oakwood for the loving compassion and grace with which they served him and the family. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School scholarship fund (339 Nacoochee Dr, Rabun Gap, GA 30568) or to the Ministry of Caring at First Baptist Church (751 Green Street, NW, Gainesville, GA 30501) or the charity of your choice.

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Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements.