Donald Glen Carter

Donald Glen Carter passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born in Marengo County, AL on December 2, 1933. Don graduated from Sweetwater High School and The University of Alabama in Civil Engineering (Structural). He was a faithful member of Lakeside Baptist Church for 35 years and formally Huffman Baptist for 24 years.

He is survived by Anita, his wife of 65 years, his daughter Donna Colburn (Rocky), son, Glen Carter, grandsons Luke, Riley, Ted and Jake Colburn, and granddaughter Breanna Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Jack Carter, Virginia Brazeal, Violet Blakeney and Gary Carter.

Don enjoyed his work at Rust Engineering and as a consultant engineer with NASA at Huntsville, AL, where he designed the hold down arms for the Saturn 5 rockets that were used to put the men on the moon.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Jefferson Memorial, 1591 Gadsden Highway. Dr. Greg Corbin will be officiating. There will be no visitation.