BLACKSHEAR — Mr. James Riley Carter, 42 of Blackshear, passed away Friday morning, January 17, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
Born September 28, 1982 in Jacksonville, Fla., Carter was the biological son of John Riley Yaun and the late Bonnie Regina Carter Findley. He grew up in Jacksonville and lived in Waynesville before moving to Pierce County in 2017.
In addition to his biological mother, he was preceded in death by his parents who raised him, James Ivey and Phanita Miller Gillette.
Survivors include his two siblings, David Carter (wife Christina) of Hortense and Crystal Yaun of Starke, Fla.; biological father, John Riley Yaun of Mayo, Fla.; aunt, Joy Gray of Starke, Fla.; uncle, Edward Miller of Blackshear; two nieces, Bridgett Carter and Taylor Carter, both of Hortense, and several other relatives.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
