Thomas Carter, 59, of Preston Scales Dr., Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. He was born in Virginia on June 10, 1962, the son of Claude Milton Carter and Margaret F. Wright Carter.

Thomas was a Sheriff's Deputy for Culpepper County for 25 years.

Thomas leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Dale Roxie Carter of the home; two daughters, Kelly Talbott of Pansbury, VA, and Katherine Carter of Martinsville, VA; one son, Johnathan Carter of Stanley, VA; his parents, Claude and Margaret Carter; two sisters, Cindy Southland of Rixyville, VA, and Pamela Coleman of Orange County, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

All services will be private.

Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Carter family.