Edwin James Carter, Jr.
February 23, 1942 ~ April 1, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Edwin James Carter, Jr., 63, of 120 Glen Falls Road, Asheville, died Friday, April 1, 2005.
Mr. Carter was born in Buncombe County and was a son of Mary Pauline Bible Carter of Asheville and the late Edwin J. Carter, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, William Charles Carter. He was an Air Force veteran and was a retired optician with the Jack Eckerd Corp.
He was a member of the NC Opticians Association and Past Master of the John A. Nichols Lodge No. 650, A.F. & A.M. He was also a member of Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church. He played Santa Clause in the Asheville Christmas Parade for almost 15 years.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Jean Sherlin Carter; one sister, Joyce Plemmons and her husband Jim of Daytona Beach, FL; and three nephews, Dwayne Plemmons of Elgin, TX, and David Plemmons and Donnie Plemmons and his wife Melissa of Daytona Beach.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Neil Brown officiating. Masonic rites will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and request that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville Street Mall, Two Hanover Square, Suite 1600, Raleigh, NC 27601.
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Charles and I were very saddened to hear about Ed’s passing. When my Dad was very ill in 1987(unable to walk very far with his oxygen) Ed came out to my car at Eckerd’s on Merrimon & fitted my Dad with his glasses. Ed was a fine & caring person. Our deepest sympathy
goes to Jean & the rest of the family. Charles & Jean Gentry
Very sorry
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We were great friends at Crossnore High School. I will treasure fond memories of Edwin.
Ed Carter will be missed, I am a better christian because I witnessed his faith & peace & love of God.
Jean, may you find that these words of comfort help you in some small way to know that others care. May you find the strength to carry you through this difficult time. May God bless you and give you peace and understanding.
With Love,
Larry and Ethel
To the best uncle ever!!!!!!!!!!!
Jean, I am so sorry to hear of Edwins’ passing, I went to school with Edwin at Crossnore, N. C. Another classmate called and left word on my answering machine about his death. I pray that God will give you and your family peace during these trying times. Keep your faith in God, He will carry you through. May God be with you and Bless you. Praying God’s faithfulness will strengthen your heart and be your answer in every need. Love & In Christ,
Shirley Wiseman Goforth
Jean, Pauline and Joyce,
I happened to be checking obituaries about a friend of ours to discover that my cousin had also passed away–I always loved ‘Jr.’ as we called him.He had such a good sense of humor and was a wonderful person to know.I always loved your family and I’m so sorry we lost touch with each other. You are all special people from my childhood.
He will be greatly missed.
Please contact me at 865-397-6607 or: joe_marf@bellsouth.net
Will always cherish the memories of you and yours.
Love, Marcia King Fowler,
Dandridge, TN
Ms Carter,
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed having Mr Carter and yourself as patients and will miss his always kind words. I will forever remember the kindness the two of you showed me during my pregnancy. I will always have precious memories of Mr Carter. I pray that the Lord will bless you with peace during this time. Mr Carter has gone home to his heavenly Father where he has no more sickness..what a true blessing! Please know that my family lifts you up in prayer.
Jean,Mrs Pauline Carter, & Joyce
It is with great sadness to hear that Ed has passed away. I considered both Bill and Ed to be the most truest Friends that I have ever had. Our friendship started back in 1980 when I met Bill at Durham Tech where we both attend the opticianry school. our friendship continue to grow after the graduation and getting to meet Ed when we attended the Optician Covention in Greensboro. Ed and Bill always had something positive to say to everybody. I couldn’t get over how both of them Love and care about the Optician Profession . When I was sometimes down about the optician apprentice School that I started back in 1991 in Charlotte,nc, they both continue to encourage me to keep it going. I give both of them full credit for the success of the program because of there support and encouragement during that time. You will never find to men who care more about their profession in North Carolina than those two. The Profession of Opticanry in North Carolina has lost two wonderful and great optians ,and I have lost two of the truest friends, a person could ever have. I know Ed and Bill are in a better place now , I look forward seeing them both again some day. My prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and comfort you during this time. If I can be of any help please don’t hesitate to call me.
with sincere love, Bill Brock
Jean,Mrs Pauline Carter, & Joyce
It is with great sadness to hear that Ed has passed away. I considered both Bill and Ed to be the most truest Friends that I have ever had. Our friendship started back in 1980 when I met Bill at Durham Tech where we both attend the opticianry school. our friendship continue to grow after the graduation and getting to meet Ed when we attended the Optician Covention in Greensboro. Ed and Bill always had something positive to say to everybody. They both made you feel good about yourself and the profession that you were in. I couldn’t get over how both of them Love and care about the Optician Profession . When I was sometimes down about the optician apprentice School that I started back in 1991 in Charlotte,nc, they both continue to encourage me to keep it going. I give both of them full credit for the success of the program because of there support and encouragement during that time. You will never find to men who care more about their profession in North Carolina than those two. The Profession of Opticanry in North Carolina has lost two wonderful and great optians ,and I have lost two of the truest friends, a person could ever have. I know Ed and Bill are in a better place now , I look forward seeing them both again some day. My prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and comfort you during this time. If I can be of any help please don’t hesitate to call me.
with sincere love, Bill Brock
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you strength during this time.