FRANKLIN - Harold Bozeman Carter Jr., 89, passed away on Dec. 3, 2020 in Maggie Valley. He was born in Charlotte on May 26, 1931 to Harold Carter Sr. and Allene Gertrude Harrison Carter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Rowena Hughes (Scott); first wife, Jane Council Carter; and sisters, Rowena Warren and June Votik.
Harold is survived by his wife of 23 years, Norma Aycock Carter; daughters, Linda Lee Carter (Rick), Catherine Carter Hunter (Ivor), Christine Council (Brad) and Ashley Williams; brother, James Carter (Leslie); and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Harold was an entrepreneur, owning and operating several successful businesses. He was a nuclear engineer, studying at NC State, and loved sailing on his sailboat, “Poppy.” Harold also piloted private planes.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service of Clyde is caring for the family. The online register is available at smokymountaincremations.com.