Published on November 13, 2026 10:02 am
Last Updated on November 13, 2026 10:02 am
Delbert Allen Carter, age 75, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 4:44 pm Tuesday, November 11, 2026, at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois with is loving family by his side.
Memorial services to celebrate Delbet’s life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville with Joe Smith officiating. Burial with military graveside honors will follow at the Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Delbert’s memory to the Louisville American Legion Post 914.
The McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or to share a memory or story of Delbert, please visit www.mcgriffandtripletttfh.com.
Delbert was born on April 12, 1951, in Effingham, Illinois, to Glen and Laurel (Lewis) Carter.
Delbert was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, a service and commitment he carried with pride throughout his life.
On June 10, 1976, Delbert married the love of his life, Sharyn (Andersen) Carter, in Clay City, Illinois. Together, they built a life centered around family, hard work, and countless memories.
Delbert dedicated many years of his life to serving and protecting his community through law enforcement. He began his career at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in 1985, where he faithfully served until his retirement in 2014. He also served as a deputy for the Kinmundy Police Department. His commitment to serving others continued through his involvement with the Louisville American Legion Post 914, where he proudly served as Commander-in-Chief.
When Delbert wasn’t working, he could often be found in his shop woodworking, taking on construction projects, enjoying NASCAR, or simply spending time outdoors. He loved staying busy and working with his hands, but above all, he treasured the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, and extended family. His family and friends were the center of his world, and he especially cherished the friendships that became more like family over the years.
Delbert is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sharyn Carter; his children, James (Pam) Carter of Louisville, Karie (Kevin) Blatnik of Charleston, Illinois, Ernest Carter of Marion, Illinois, Cassie (Derek) Higgins of Xenia, sister Linda Chamberlin of Massachusetts, brother in law Roy Andersen and family and sister in law Barb Griffin and family along with several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Noah Blatnik and fiancée Emily Bosworth of Kansas, Illinois; Ethan Blatnik, stationed at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Aliya Carter and significant other Keaton Swinson; Melanie Williams of Mattoon, Illinois; Andrew Williams of Flora, Illinois; and Emily Williams and significant other Adam Dagg of Mattoon, Illinois; his granddaughter-in-law, Elizabeth Williams; and his precious great-granddaughter, Kyndall Grace Williams of Flora, Illinois.
Also left to cherish his memory are close friends whom Delbert considered family: Danny (Terri) Lake and family, Josh Mathis, Rose Pritchard, and Butch (Artie) Erwin.
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sister Shelia Jones, brother Larry Carter and Mother and Father in law Roy and Sally Andersen.
Delbert will be remembered for his dedication to his country, his years of service to his community, his strong work ethic, and, most importantly, his love for his family. His legacy will live on through the many lives he touched, the memories he created, and the family and friends who were blessed to know him. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.