Donnie Carver Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Donnie Carver, age 65, of Ambrose passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2014, at his residence, following an extended illness. Mr. Carver was born June 29, 1949, to the late Alfred "Alf" Carver and the late Velma Young Carver. Mr. Carver, a native and lifelong resident of Coffee County, was a retired Poultry Farmer in the Ambrose area. He was preceded in death by a son, George Kevin Carver, 3 brothers, Milton Carver, J. T. Carver, and Vernon Carver, and 2 sisters, Wilma Spivey, and Oda Morgan. Mr. Carver was a member of the DeBerry Baptist Church. Survivors include: His Wife: Lynn Morrison Carver of Ambrose, Ga.; Children: Donya Leigh (Casey) Davis of Nicholls, Ga.; Abby Gayle (Justin) Hart of Ambrose, Ga.; Grandchildren: Elijah Gage Carver ; Grissom Lee Davis ; McKinleigh Elizabeth Davis ; Carlyn Kevin Davis ; Jett Rawlins Hart ; and Flynt Raydon Hart.; 1 Brother: C. A. "Buddy" (Brenda) Carver of Broxton, Ga. 3 Sisters: Nadine Lawson of Huntsville, Alabama ; Grace (Russell) Collins of Douglas, Ga., and Geneva Sprouse of Jacksonville, Ga.; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 11:00 A. M., at the New Hope Baptist Church, with Rev. Ernest Harper officiating. The Interment followed in the Griffin Cemetery, with Rev. Jeremy Cox conducting the graveside service. Active Pallbearers were: Harry Smith, Craig Vickers, Michael Vickers, Eddie Vickers, Calvin Sears, and Wade English. Special Musical Selections, "Beulah Land", was presented by Austin Vickers, with Peggy Ott, at the Piano, "I'll Live Again", was presented by CD Music, and "It Is Well With My Soul", was presented by Kimberly Girtman, with CD Music. At the Graveside, "Amazing Grace" was rendered by Frances Smith, with Harry Smith, on the Harmonica. "Pre-Lude" and "Post-Lude" was rendered by Peggy Ott, at the Piano. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.

Donnie Carver

June 29, 1949 - October 14, 2014