Leslie Dale Carter

Leslie Dale Carter, 81, of Richmond, Virginia passed away peacefully, Monday, September 26,2022, after a brief illness. Les, as he was known, was born, October 16, 1940 in McDunn, West Virginia to James & Lura Carter. Les was an avid hunter, and loved to watch the Cowboys and Orioles play each season. He was also a passionate horse racing and NASCAR fan. Les grew up in the printing industry, eventually owning a successful printing company. Les also serviced many in the Henrico area with a landscaping business, something he was very passionate about. Les was dedicated to his family and friends, and always had some witty stories, and created some great laughs. On May 8, 1987, Les married his wife Barbara A. Carter. Les is survived by children Christopher J. Carter, of Richmond, VA; Michael (Kaitlyn) Carter, of Akron, OH; Rodney (Emily) Carter, of Milton, PA; Les (Dyanna) Carter, of Franklin, OH; Kathy (Bob) Jeffries, of Augusta, WV; David (Christina) Carter of Cleveland, OH; sister Beverly (Barry) Oxenrider, of Lumberton, MS; his countless grandchildren and many friends. Les was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; parents, James & Lura Carter; brothers Delbert, Delmar, Earl (Doris), & James (Carla); sisters Helen Gebhart (Phil) & Fonda Carter; and children Richard (Colleen) & Michael. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 3, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia. The family will again receive friends on Monday, October 10, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Schneider Gompf Funeral Home, 303 Portland Way North, Galion, Ohio 44833. Graveside service will immediately follow visitation at Crawford County Memory Gardens with Rev. Joe Stafford, officiating. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pacing for the Cure (www.pacingforthecure.org.) Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodyfuneralhomeparham.com for the Carter family.