Rod Neil Carter, Jr.
January 3, 1970 - June 13, 2024Rod Neil Carter, Jr., 54, of Woodbine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born January 3, 1970, he was the son of the late Rod Neil Carter, Sr., and Betty Jean English Carter.
In addition to his father and mother, Rod was preceded in death by his brother, Tod Carter.
He leaves behind his beloved family: his loving wife of nearly 24 years, Leslie Carter; four children: Brooklyn Carter, Kristen Carter, Brandon Troutman and wife Amanda, and Amanda Reid and husband Dwight, all of Woodbine; three grandchildren: Mason Smith, Aubrey Troutman, and Baylor Troutman; three brothers: Vernon Swords and wife Janie of Barbourville, Danny Swords (Linda) of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Willard Swords of Portsmouth, Ohio; special aunt, Janis “Sis” Walters; long-time friends and race partner, Kenny and Tammy Young, who loved and supported him dearly over the course of many decades. He is also survived by a beloved group of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends, along with his fur baby, Charlee.
Rod had an intense love for racing that began when he was 18 years old. He currently had two race cars, and his #21 was legendary throughout Kentucky and parts of Tennessee. However, his first love was his family. He enjoyed spending quality time with them, often at the lake. A community-involved person, Rod would offer his help at anything from fixing his neighbors’ cars to mowing their grass. He also found pleasure in house projects and using his backhoe.
Rod was dearly loved by everyone who knew him and will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 20, 2024, at The Corbin Arena with Vernon Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Campbell Cemetery in Woodbine. Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Jackson, “Big Al” Alan Brooks, Randy Carter, Dennis Barton, Gary Helton, and Steve Fullmer; honorary pallbearers will be Ron Harmon, Kenny Young, Randall Carter, Clinton Petrey, David Joe Walters, Joel Roark, Chad Gregory, and his Forever #21 Race Fans.
The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Thursday at The Corbin Arena, located at 500 Arena Drive Corbin, KY 40701.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Research Children’s Hospital.
Hart Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Paula and Charlie Williams
Posted at 11:41h, 15 JuneYou will be Missed Little Rod !!! This breaks our hearts.
Lori Barton
Posted at 21:48h, 16 JuneSending Love and Prayers to all of the family and friends. He will definitely be missed..
Miss V
Posted at 08:38h, 17 JuneGood morning! Al is honored and humbled to be a Pall Bearer! He’s telling me good memories of them from throwing him in the Sandbox to the adventures in California holler!! His love will never end for Todd, Big Rod AND lil Rod.
He’s praying for yall and his “Big Al” heart is in so much pain!! He loves yall!!
Ricky Lavoy Miracle
Posted at 18:47h, 17 JuneSending prayers for the family. Rod will definitely be missed.
Donna Miracle
Posted at 19:03h, 17 JunePrayers for the family. Such a wonderful person gone way too soon. Rick Miracle an Donna Miracle
Vernon Swords
Posted at 21:49h, 17 JuneMy best friend who I loved beyond. I really don’t understand
Sherri Sumner
Posted at 08:55h, 18 JuneSo sorry to hear of this my thoughts and prayers are with you.
A Race Fan
Ryan Centers
Posted at 09:45h, 18 JuneSending Condolences with a heavy heart to friends and family
Michelle Perkins
Posted at 06:59h, 19 JuneMy deepest condolences go out to Leslie and all the family friends and loved ones! Rod will be surely missed from the races tracks to the community’s. He was a legend for sure!
TK Crawford
Posted at 07:40h, 19 JunePrayers for healing, comfort and peace…RIP Lil Rod, you were loved and will be missed greatly…
Bryan Linville
Posted at 16:14h, 19 JuneYou will be deeply missed Cousin. Keep heading for the checked flag
Much Love Cousin
Michelle Griffin
Posted at 17:13h, 19 JuneWith heavy heart I Pray for comfort to all the family..
Sandy Harp
Posted at 08:46h, 20 JunePrayers for the family. We used to watch Rod at the Corbin Motor Speedway . He was always are favorite race car driver. ..Your memory will live on for all of us.
Pete and Gail Yates
Posted at 11:40h, 20 JuneOur thoughts and prayers go out to all his family, especially his brothers. Such a tragedy for this community. He will be dearly missed by so many.
Louise Harrell
Posted at 15:52h, 25 JuneI am heart sick to hear this. I just heard today, I loved those kids. I pray for comfort and blessings for the family especially my good friend Jan Walters.
Barbara HarbinHar
Posted at 09:12h, 28 JunePraying for all of his family and friends and especially his wife Leslie and his brother Vernon my heart aches for you now and for what you are facing in the future, Everyone loved Lil Rod he will never be forgotten ❤️💔🙏🙏