Gilbert L. Carter 71 of Ocklawaha, FL (formerly of Mascotte) died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. He was born Oct. 28, 1942 in Glascock County, GA to Guilford & Louise Williams Carter. His family moved to the Mascotte area when Gilbert was an infant and this area has since remained his home. He was a truck driver for many years and was also member of the Groveland Masonic Lodge 190. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Dean Carter and son Jack Adkins. Survivors include his wife of 34 years Mary, children Karen Carter of Ocala, FL, Joedy Carter of Summerfield, FL, Becky Allred of Ocala, FL Gene (Melinda) Adkins of Astatula, FL and Ruby Wilson of Groveland, FL, Brother Emmitt (Linda) Carter of Groveland, FL and Sister Wanda (Lee) True also of Groveland, FL, 10 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren. Gilberts family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until service time; 3:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 at the First Missionary Baptist Church of Mascotte, 118 Meyers Blvd, Mascotte, FL. Gilbert will be laid to rest at the Mascotte Cemetery.