James Reed "Jim" Carter's Obituary
James Reed Carter, a resident of Covington, Louisiana, died at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 72. He was the beloved husband of the late Susan Knight Carter and loving father to Thomas R. Carter. James ("Jim") was born at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 7, 1953.
Jim was part of a large catholic family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Leitch Carter and Jean Avegno Carter; grandparents, Elizabeth Carter and Charles Garvie Carter and Victor Placide Avegno and Mary Stallings Avegno; sister, Elizabeth Carter Hope; aunt, Jessie Carter, R.N.; and uncles, Albert Kenner Avegno, and John Hillard Avegno, M.D., and Douglas Carter.
In addition to his son, Thomas R. Carter, Jim is survived by his siblings, Charles Scott Carter, Nancy Jean Brown (Paul), William Bradley Carter (Carol), and Linda Carter Pembroke (Michael); and brother-in-law, Allen Hope.
He also leaves his nieces and nephews, who will miss his deep conversations and sage advice.
Jim attended the University of Richmond, Virginia, and graduated in 1975. He then attended and graduated with honors from Tulane University School of Law in 1978. He was also in the Tulane Law Review. At Tulane, Jim met his future wife, Susan Knight. After Tulane Law School, Jim worked his entire legal career at the law firm of Porteous, Toledano, and Hainkel – later known as Porteous Hainkel – until he retired in 2018.
Jim was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and many close friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside memorial service at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 2, 2026, at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, Louisiana.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Mr. Carter’s funeral arrangements. His family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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