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Steven Wayne Carter, 59, of Crozet, died at his residence on Friday, May 25, 2012, after a short illness.

He was born in Richmond, Virginia, on January 5, 1953, a son of the late Lester W. Carter and Martha Alene Carter. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Alan Carter.

He is survived by his wife, of thirty nine years, Hilda "Murt" Carter; one son, Kevin Carter and his wife, Michele, of Palmyra, Virginia; one daughter, Kimberly Carter of Crozet, Virginia; a sister, Wanda Horner and husband, Jack, and their children, Ian and Megan, of Glengary, West Virginia; five grandchildren, Hailey, Zach, Cati, Drew, and Ryan.

He started in the Carter Plumbing Business in l971 with his father and took over the business in 2000. He loved his job and worked until October 2011 when be became very ill.

He graduated from Albemarle High School in l971 and was a member of the Crozet Lions Club, Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, a lifetime member and being a firefighter of the year in 1986 and 1988. He was a member of the Crozet Baptist Church.

He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was a devoted NASCAR fan, enjoyed reading, and loved spending time with family and friends.

A special thanks to Legacy Hospice Staff member, Karen McLean RN, Charlottesville Health and Rehab, Louisa Health and Rehab, and University of Virginia Medical Center and staff, and family and friends for their love and support.

The family suggests that any donations or contributions be made to Crozet Baptist Church, Crozet Volunteer Fire Department or the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Anderson Funeral Home. In memory of Steve, the family would like for visitors to wear their favorite hat, any style, shape or color.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the Crozet Baptist Church with the Reverend David Collyer and the Reverend Colleen Swingle-Titus officiating. Interment will follow at Adial Baptist Church Cemetery in Nelson County. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.