Kenneth C. Carter

Kenneth C. Carter, 88, of Leesburg, FL passed away on July 14, 2026. Ken was born in South Dayton, NY the 3rd son of the late Richard P. Carter and Olive (Kelsey) Carter. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Robert H. Carter, Richard L. Carter, Norman W. Carter. He was also predeceased by his niece Alexandria P. Carter.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Paula Carter and his children Krista Carter Shaffer (Mike Pozzi) and Deron (Lori) Carter. He is also survived by his brother James K. Carter, his half brother Robert C. Carter, and his grandchildren Johcelyn (John) Schumacher, Kasey Shaffer, Mikenna Pozzi, Cameron (Mariah) Carter, and Garrett (Allurah) Carter. He also leaves behind his great grandchildren Avery, Mason, & Brooklyn Schumacher; Oliver & Lucinda Shaffer; Addy Hartman and Waylon Carter. Ken is also survived by many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and extended family members. All those who knew and loved him will miss him dearly.

Ken proudly served in the United States Coast Guard from 1957-1961. He was an avid historian and loved studying anything related to the Civil War. In his early years he coached Little League and Ice Hockey. Ken worked for The Raymond Corporation for 35 years and was a member of Lake Ludlow.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Ken’s memory can be made to Gettysburg Foundation, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325 marked: Education, Preservation, Rehabilitation @ NPS -or- to Fort Plain Scholarship Association, c/o A. Johnson, PO Box 65, Ft. Plain, NY 13339 marked: Alexandria P. Carter Scholarship -or- to a charity of one’s choice.

Friends and family may call at the Behe Funeral Home Inc., 21 Main Street, Oxford, NY 13830 on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11:00AM-12:00PM. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Richard Howard, will begin at 12:00PM with Military Honors to follow. Friends and family may share memories and condolences by visiting www. Behefuneralhome.com.