Johnny was born on May 23, 1946 in Scooba, Mississippi to Walter and Minnie Howard Carter.
Johnny professed a faith in Christ at the age of ten and was baptized at Olivet Baptist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was a graduate of Shortridge High School. He later attended Butler University in Indianapolis where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
Johnny joined the United States Navy in 1963 at the age of 17 where he served his country for 4 years. In 1967 he was given an honorable discharge. One of his proudest moments was when he served as an Honor Guard at the funeral of President John F. Kennedy. Johnny liked to tell the story of how he nearly passed out after standing for such a long time at that funeral.
Johnny was part owner of two minority electrical companies; Sharpe Electric and Pernell Electric in Indianapolis Indiana. He also worked for several other electrical companies, Graybar, Englewood, Ermco, and Barth Electric, all located in Indianapolis. In addition, he worked at GE Supply in Indianapolis and later transferred to the Tampa Florida location. He also worked at Consolidated Electrical Supply in West Palm Beach, Florida where he was later promoted to a management position.
Johnny loved God, life, family and playing games. He was also an avid football fan. His all-time favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys.
Johnny had a very special bond with his youngest grandson, Johnny Carter, III, whom he lovingly called " Little Man." They were best buddies and whenever time permitted, they were inseparable.
Johnny’s bear hugs and contagious smile are now part of a legacy which will never be forgotten!
Johnny leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 51 years, Stella Yeary Carter. Sons, Rev. Antonio M. Alexander (Victoria), Johnny R. Carter, Jr. (Crystal Snider), all of Indianapolis Indiana, and Mark A. Cobb (Diana) of Nashville, Tennessee. Granddaughters, Morgan, Allison, Lauryn, Madison Cobb and Peyton Alexander. Grandsons, Mykael and Antonio Alexander II, Colin Cobb, and Johnny R. Carter, Ill. Great-grandson, Bryson Smith. Sister, Lettie Foley (Steve). His brother, Walter preceded him in death. Also left to cherish his memory are many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Humbly Submitted ……………...The Family
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