Carter, Russell Len

Russell Len Carter, 40, of Dublin, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita W. Carter; brothers, Ricky Carter and Mike Blankenship; and sister, Jenny Carter.

Surviving are his parents, Melvin and Peggy Carter, of Dublin; son, Travis Carter; brothers, Robert Carter, of Christiansburg, Ronnie and Carmella Carter, of Radford, and James Carter, of Radford; sisters, Velvet and Allen Duncan, of Radford, Rhonda Carter, of Dublin, Susan and Billy Duncan, of Christiansburg, and Christiana Carter, of Radford; several nieces and nephews; special niece, “Jayla” Lewis; and aunt, Maverlene Lucas.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010, at DeVilbiss Funeral Home Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at DeVilbiss Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Barr and Associate Pastor Cameron Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at the Carter Cemetery in Dublin.