Carter Lawrence Gilson

2012 - 2014

Carter Lawrence Gilson obituary, 2012-2014

BORN

2012

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Coble Funeral & Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park

1155 Shipyard Blvd

Wilmington, North Carolina

Carter Gilson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 22, 2014.

Carter Lawrence Gilson (Fowler), 2, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2014. He loved fishing with his daddy, riding anything with wheels: skateboards, power wheels, bicycles, and being pushed around mostly; playing with any and every kind of sports balls, playing with his brothers and sisters, being held by his mommy when he was sick and only mommy, making chocolate milk, body boarding, going to the beach, and building things at Lowe's Kids Workshop.
Carter started walking by 9 months old, was potty trained as soon as the diaper came off at the age of barely 2, and started talking when he was one and amazingly fast picked up an advanced and amazing vocabulary.
He is survived by his mother, Tiffany Gilson; father, Richard Fowler; grandmothers, Faye Coombs and Bonnie Gilson; grandfather, Vincent Gilson; and four siblings, Desiree (15) and Haley (12) Fowler and Kayla (4) and James (6) Rivera.
A visitation will be held Friday, July 25, 2014 from 5-7pm at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 11am at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, donations to his family would be appreciated. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com

Arrangements under the direction of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Wilmington, NC.

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July 26, 2014

McMillan family

Love in your hearth. For Carter who is now an angel in heaven.

July 25, 2014

David & Callie Preston

We share your grief in your great loss. Our hearts go out to you. Such a beautiful child, it just breaks our heart. Praying that God will give your family strength in this incredibly difficult time.

July 25, 2014

debbie and sons brandon and mikey gregory

Tiffany..and Richard..and family of carter....we wish you peace and lots of love during this difficult time....ours hearts go out to each and every one of you...he will always be in your hearts...cherish the memories..
Tiffany ...stay strong..your family loves you...and so do we...Love in Christ...
Brandon...and Michael Gregory...

July 25, 2014

Susie Hall

My heart goes out to Tiffany, Bonnie and Vince. I will always remember those beautiful eyes. Sending hugs and prayers

July 25, 2014

Pam Adams

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you...sorry for your loss

July 25, 2014

Mikki and Barb Cevaer

Mom and I are sending you our prayers. We are heartbroken by your loss of such a beautiful, loving child.

July 25, 2014

Karen Medina

Our hearts go out to you! We are so sorry! Karen Medina and Julia Northrup (Moose Lodge)

July 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with all your families. He sure was a CUTE LITTLE BOY.........I am so sorry

July 24, 2014

gene and Valerie fisk

Love you guys so very much!!!! We are so sorry and sending prayers to the family...Know we are here anytime ....

July 24, 2014

Glenda Smith

My heart bleeds for all Carter's family and friends . He's sitting in Jesus's lap and saying don't cry because i'll see you again . I'm praying for God to uplift everyone . From a caring mother ... Glenda

July 24, 2014

Aunt Tracie & family

Tiff, Rick, and Carter's siblings,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Carter lives on with each and everyone's lives he has touched, don't let his memory fade. I remember him talking to me on the phone everytime he was at Grandma Bonnie's house. Wish we could be there for you physically, but we are with you in prayer. TIFF if you need an ear I am only a phone call away day or night. Rip Carter??

July 24, 2014

RICK,
I do not know Tiffany but I do know you and your girls. I am so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please call me.You know where I live and work. I really mean it.

Sincerly,
Cissy Kennedy

July 24, 2014

grandma Faye coombs

grandma loves you Carter,

July 23, 2014

Sonnie and the boys

To Tiffany, Rick and all your loved ones
I have thought of nothing but you all in this time of grate loss. Tiffany I pray for your healing, and hope you look for the sun and rember its a nother day. Your baby boy would wont his mom to be as strong and happy as she could be. We love you and may a bit peace be with you.

July 23, 2014

Josie Oyer

Tiffany, seems like yesterday you were that noisy little girl that hung out with my girls now you are all grown with a burden I would never wished for you. You are in my prayers and in my heart where you have always been.

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