Billy Adger Cartee, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in La France, SC on April 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Clifton T. Cartee, Sr. and the late Vivian Ann Wardlaw Cartee. He was a graduate of Pendleton High School and received an associates of science degree from Tri County Technical College. Bill proudly served his country for more than 23 years in the United States Navy. After retirement from the military, he worked as a postal carrier for 10 years with the United States Postal Service in Anderson, SC. He was a faithful member of La France Church of God where he was the church organist until his recent illness and was a member of the American Legion Post 113 in Pendleton. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Mildred Anderson Cartee; two sons, Billy E. Cartee and his wife Deborah, of Millersville, MD and Jimmy Bruce Cartee and his wife Carol, of Central, SC; a daughter, Tammy Singh, of Pendleton, SC; a brother, B. Michael Cartee and his wife Donna, of Liberty, SC; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, C.T. Cartee, Jr., and Jimmy Rufus Cartee. The Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Roger Allison will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at La France Church of God with military honors provided by Campbell Patriots Post 184. A private entombment will be held. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Visitation Friday, June 2, 2017 12:00PM - 1:30PM La France Church of God 275 Old Anderson Rd Pendleton, SC 29656 Phone: 864-646-7616 Funeral Service Friday, June 2, 2017 2:00PM La France Church of God 275 Old Anderson Rd Pendleton, SC 29656 Phone: 864-646-7616