Thomas Edgar Carter, 87, of Brookston, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2012 in St. Elizabeth East Hospital of Lafayette. He was born January 25, 1925 in Circleville, Indiana to the late Harley and Clara (Ferguson) Carter and was a 1943 graduate of Brookston High School. Mr. Carter served in the United States Army during World War II in Japan and was honorably discharged. His marriage of 64 years was to June Morehouse on June 13, 1948 in Badger Grove Community Baptist Church. She survives. He was a tireless worker as demonstrated on the farm and in various White County Offices, most recently as the Veteran's Service Officer from 1998 to present. Prior to that he was a White County Commissioner for 20 years, White County Councilman for 4 years and was a longtime farmer. Mr. Carter was a member of Badger Grove Community Baptist Church of Brookston where he served as a youth leader, trustee, deacon, superintendent and Sunday School teacher. He was also a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Brookston American Legion. Tom was a man of strong faith and always took his responsibilities to heart. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He loved Bible study, making wood gifts and was creative in many ways. His values of faith, loyalty, principles, honesty, courage and a fighting spirit will be with us forever. He will be greatly missed Tom was a great husband, father, grandpa and friend; loved by all. Tom and June were blessed with a wonderful family. Surviving are their children, Dan Carter (wife: Glenda) of Franklin, Indiana, Denny Carter (wife Carol) of Brookston and Darlene Colliver Carter (husband: Charles) of Lynchburg, Ohio; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Also surviving are two brothers, William Carter of Brookston and Richard Carter (wife: Helen) of Monticello and two sisters, Ruth Flack of Brookston and Mary Lou Haderle (husband: Bob) of Chalmers. Preceding him in death with his parents is a brother, Charles Carter. The family wishes to express sincere thanks for the excellent medical care given by all those who were involved in Tom's care and to our dear friends for the caring and love offered during these difficult times. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2012; Pastor Roger Strunk to officiate. Interment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette. Memorials may be made to the Tom Carter Memorial Fund and will be used for later good in his name.