Melvin B. Carter

melvin carter

March 18, 1920 ~ February 28, 2012


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Melvin B. Carter, 91, of Asheville, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. A native of Barnardsville, NC, he was a son of the late Hargrove and Cora Styles Carter. He was also preceded in death by sisters Eva Anderson, Bessie White, Virginia Debruhl, and brothers Talmadge and Frank Carter. Mr. Carter was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WWII. He worked at Asheville Hosiery and retired from American Enka. He attended Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Warren Carter; daughters Susan Schohn (Bill), Karen Taylor (Bill), and Sharon Carter (John); grandchildren Kristie Heustess, Lisa Schohn, Rebekah Hendricks, Philip Taylor, and Chad Carter; great-grandchildren Zack and Haley Heustess, and Taylor, Carter, and Hunter Hendricks; brother Wayne Carter; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday in the Western North Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Tom Sawyer and the Rev. Butch Stillwell officiating. His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 531 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, and/or to the John F. Keever Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

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  2. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you.

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  3. Thanks for all the fishing memories that I had the privilege of being a part of. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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  5. Betty Sue, Susan,Karen and Sharon. Melvin was a good man. I always enjoyed all the times I was at your house. I loved talking with Melvin. His love for you all was so evident. He loved his ‘girls’. May God comfort each of you during and after this time. Betty Sue I pray God will give you strength to face each new day. Love you

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  6. With love and condolances to his dear family. It was always such a joy to visit with him.
    Ted and Betty Logan

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  7. Dear Sharon & Family,
    Our deepest condolences in the death of your father, you/family are in our thoughts/prayers!
    You all were so fortunate to spend quality time with your dad before his passing, a time to reminise and say good bye.
    We were privilaged to meet him at some of the get-togethers and so enoyed his & your Mom’s fellowship!
    I know you all will miss him, but you will see him again!
    With Our Deepest Sympathy & Love,
    Bill,Karen,Brent,Lisa & Kinsley C.

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  8. Bill, Karen,Betty and Family
    With love and deepest sympathy in the home going of Melvin,your loved one.The peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7.As your hearts hold to that promise, may you know God’s true peace which passes all understanding.
    God promises us loving reunions with those already there.
    May God bless you!
    Love
    Cecil & Linda Hopps

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  11. We just wanted to let you all know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  12. Betty,Susan,Karen and Sharon…You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven.

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  13. Many memories of Melvin, fishing,working, sports, HEAVEN IS A BETTER PLACE. R.I.P. OLE BUDDY AND FRIEND,

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  15. I have always been proud to call him ‘Uncle Melvin’.After I married Locke (45 yrs ago) he met Melvin and they ‘Hit it off’ right from the start. Locke thought the world of Melvin and Betty..More like Aunt and Uncle to him than his own uncles..Susan, remember our great memories, and Sharon & Karen I have always loved you..Melvin will never be forgotten. WHO could forget such a smiling and loving man like him??? I bet he is up there watching them play basketball with a ‘Golden Basketball’ and floors made of Gold, and talking about old times with his family that went before him. It is really hard to find the words at a time like this except that we love you all and will continue to pray for all of you.Betty, PLEASE remember that Locke and I live just over the hill, and we will do ANYTHING we can for you..God Bless all of you and GOD WILL GET YOU THROUGH THIS!!. Sent with love and prayers straight from our heartS. 🙂

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  16. We were so sorry to hear of about your loss. Praying for all of you. David & Sharon Brookshire

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  18. Karen and Bill, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Your Dad was a fine man and raised a fine family. He will be missed by many.

    Our love and sympathy to you both — we have many precious memories of you two in years gone by.

    Don and Gladys Jones

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