Mr. Alvin Carter, age 73 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Mr. Carter was born in Raiford to the late English and Nettie Finley Carter. A retired nursery owner/operator, Mr. Carter enjoyed planting and gardening. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Clara Carter; sons: Randall Alvin (Jenny) Carter and Derrick Hudson Carter, both of Macclenny; sister: Esther Clemons of Macclenny; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Phillip E. Carter. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Glen Friendship Tabernacle with Pastor Albert Starling officiating. Interment will follow at Sapp Cemetery, Raiford. The family will receive friends 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME 904-259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at www.forbesfuneralhome.net