Richard Eugene “Gene” Carter, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away on August 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Carter; parents, Willis and Lela Carter; and siblings, Robert Carter, Jim Ed Carter, Helen Pollard, and Jewel Ceechin. He is survived by his children, David (Tretina) Carter, Annie Carter, Michael (Emily) Carter, and Jennifer Carter (John Ray); nine grandchildren; siblings, Johnny Carter, and Inez Jones; and several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.