Walter Clarence Carter Sr.

1941 - 2017

Walter Clarence Carter Sr. obituary, 1941-2017, Castle Hayne, NC

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

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Coble Funeral & Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park

1155 Shipyard Blvd

Wilmington, North Carolina

Walter Carter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 15, 2017.

Walter Clarence Carter Sr., 76, of Castle Hayne passed away peacefully at home Monday Nov. 13, 2017. Walter was born Oct. 11, 1941 son of the late Clyde Clarence Carter and the late Octavia Mae Crumpler.
Walter was a well-known electrician in the community. He started East Coast Electrical Company in 1976. Walter and his son Walter Jr. worked side by side for 37 years.
Walter loved to spend his vacations in the mountains with his family and friends. He was a true NASCAR Racing fan and he also loved going on fishing trips with his friends.
Walter was preceded in death by his brother Gerald Carter and his sister Joanna Vernon.
Walter is survived by his wife of 57 years Joanna Sebrell Carter. Daughter Teresa Marshburn (Bryan), son Walter Carter, Jr. (Karen), granddaughter Alysha Carroll and Grandson Aaron Harts, 3 step grandchildren Melanie, Joshua, and Sarah Mooseman, and 12 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Friday Nov. 17, 2017 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Services from 11am to 12pm. The Funeral Service will take place at 12pm with Rev. Jerry Green officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The pallbearers will be Allen Williams, Lee Cavenaugh, Billy Sebrell, Gill Rodriguez, Ron Stoner, and Butch Beaudry with honorary pallbearers Lynn Hyatt and Bryan Marshburn.
A special thanks to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and all of his doctors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
Condolences may be left for the family online at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com.

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November 16, 2017

Jeana Beaudry-Johnson

I'm so sorry to hear WC is gone.
I have so many wonderful memories of him, he was always ready with a joke and a smile.
Our prayers go out to you all.

November 16, 2017

Audrey harrell

Teresa, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

November 16, 2017

Cindi Raynor

Teresa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and comfort you.

November 16, 2017

Christina Jordan

WC was always like a dad to us all. Being raised nex to such a kind man was a blessing. Going to miss playing poker when we visit and seeing his smiling face. Praying for Ann Teresa and Walter as they try to move forward during this hard time.

November 16, 2017

Phil Pender

I am going to miss my friend...I know he will still be watching me...

November 15, 2017

Denise Gurganious

So sorry for your loss your dad was a great family friend he will be deeply missed. Prayers got out to you Ann, Teresa and Walter and the rest of the family. If you guys need anything just let me know love you guys Denise & Dean

November 15, 2017

Mr. Carter was a good friend and the best neighbor anyone could possible have in this world. I will miss him forever.
Marilyn Garner

November 15, 2017

Johnson Butler

Walter, you and your family are in our prayers. WC was one of the most genuine people on this earth. We will miss you WC.
From all of us at Butler's Electric Supply

November 14, 2017

mary Byrd

November 14, 2017

Barbara Littleton

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

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Coble Funeral & Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park

1155 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412

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1155 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412

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