Robert E. Carter (October 7, 1939 – January 5, 2015) was an American politician and schoolteacher from Tennessee.[1]
Bobby Carter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office 1995–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Joe McKnight |
| Succeeded by | Don McLeary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 7, 1939 Scott County, Virginia |
| Died | January 5, 2015 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee-Knoxville |
Biography
Carter was born in Scott County, Virginia to Robert and Estelle Carter. He attended Virginia High School in Bristol, Virginia[2] and earned a BS and MS in education from the University of Tennessee,[3] where he also played for the school's basketball team. After serving as an assistant coach for the 1961–1962 season, Carter left Tennessee.[4] He then taught and coached at Beaver High School in Pennsylvania,[2] Humboldt High School in Humboldt, Tennessee and Union University. Later, he worked for Coca-Cola in Jackson. Carter became a board member of three national organizations with branches in Jackson, the Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army and West Tennessee United Way, as well as many other local groups.[4] He helped found the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. A Republican, Carter defeated Joe McKnight in the 1994 election. Carter served on three committees throughout his time in office: Commerce, Labor and Agriculture, Education and Government Operations.[5] He lost the 2002 election, and was succeeded by Don McLeary.[6]
Carter was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the 1980s.[4] He died on January 5, 2015.[1]