Roy Howard Carter
November 21, 1931 ~ November 10, 2011
Resided in:
Etowah, NC
Etowah – Roy Howard Carter, 79, of Etowah passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
Mr. Carter was born November 21, 1931 in Scott County Virginia to the late Ernest and Stella Mae Hill Carter. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Kyle Carter, James Carter and Eckel Carter and three sisters, Ruby Brickey, Mima Starnes and Jean Dean.
Mr. Carter loved singing gospel music and he is survived by his wife of 61 years Faye Stewart Carter. He is also survived by two sons, Larry Carter and his wife, Theresa and Lance Carter both of Asheville; two daughters, Carolyn Jackson and her husband Scooter of Mills River and Pamela Sprague of Brevard; three grandchildren, Sarah Sprague, Lindsey Sprague and Carly Jackson and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 14, 2011 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Pastor Kemuel Pruitt of French Broad Baptist Church officiating. The family will receive friends the night before on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
The burial and graveside service is scheduled for Monday, November 14, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, VA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Carolyn and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God comfort you as only he can.
John and Carolyn
Faye and Family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers today. Phyllis Jamison/Women in the Word Sunday School Class
It was a privilege to be able to sing with Uncle Roy and listen to that beautiful tenor voice. These are treasured and precious memories. My condolences and love to all the family.
Carolyn and Family,
We pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will lift you up and give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. We are always here if you need anything.
God Bless you all,
Ted and Diane Williams
Larry and Family:
I am praying for you and your family to get through this difficult time with the comfort and peace of knowing, God will take care of you! All!
Aunt Faye & Family,
Uncle Roy was a kind and loving man, and we all loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. With our love,
Ray & Bonnie Sue Scully
Carolyn and family,
I will always remember singing with you and your Dad at Sweeten Creek Church. I enjoyed that so much. May God bless and comfort you all.
Roy was such an important person in our lives in providing the care and love of Emily in her early years. We will always remember and cherish his humor. Faye & Roy together had a huge, positive impact on our lives. We send our love and hugs to the whole family.
Carter Family we will always remember Roy and Ed singing together at Sweenten Creek we have alot of good memries of the children when they all came to church there we know that Roy is happy in his new home God Bless You all You are in our prayers
Faye, hope you know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holding close fond memories to keep Roy near. I have many memories of visiting in your home and bowling with you and Roy.
Love, Lois C. Morgan
My Sister Faye and Family,
Praying you find comfort in knowing that Roy has found true peace in God’s eternal care and in the beautiful memories of his life on earth.
Aunt Faye and Family,
Uncle Roy was a wonderful person and my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days and weeks ahead.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May the Comforter be with you during this time.
Theresa, my heart goes out to you and your family during this time of loss. I know the pain you are feeling but also the comfort our Heavenly Father gives. Knowing your father-in-law is in His care gives peace beyond compare!