Maurice Carter

Maurice Carter

Maurice Carter Obituary

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CARTER, Maurice, of Richmond, departed this life September 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Ann Jordan Carter and other relatives and friends. He was a member and past Master of Jonathan Lodge #112 (PHA), a 33rd Degree Mason, past High Priest of Haggai Chapter #18 (PHA), a member of Richmond Consistory #22 (PHA), an honorary past Potentate of Mocha Temple #7 (PHA), a past Worthy Patron of East End Chapter #79 (PHA), an accomplished musician and member of the Richmond Jazz Society. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Rev. F. Todd Gray, officiating. Interment at Quantico National Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 15, 2008

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September 12, 2008

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September 12, 2008

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Ginnie Morrow

September 15, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Carter's wife, family and friends.

Samuel Terry

September 12, 2008

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Betty Brady

September 12, 2008

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maurice was very talented and always had a great smile . We know that he will be truly missed.

Lucille Wooldridge and Betty Brady

Evelyn J. Davis

September 12, 2008

"Reecy" as Adriene, Felicia, Shirley and I so fondly called you, will miss you very much, But we shall always remember your kind spirit, laughter and inspiration that you shared with everyone. God Chose a beautiful flower for his garden. Rest in peace. "Sis" as you always called me will miss you.

Frances Parker-Graham Barksdale

September 12, 2008

My Dear Ann, You have my deepest sympathy. I will always fondly remember singing with you and "Mousey" in the Collegiate Choral". I look forward to joining you and all of the other marvelous voices in the Heavenly Choir. God Bless you and the family.

Penny Johnson

September 12, 2008

Ann, our heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family of the lost of your husband, and our friend. Maurice ( as I called him Resse Cake) worked together at VDOT for many years, we had a lot of fun times and laugh. Maurice was also in the many Masonic Lodges with my husband Walter. If there is anything you need, please let us know. We will always cherish our friendship with Maurice, and will truly miss his smile and laugh. Love, Walter and Penny Johnson

Yvonne Jasper-Brown & Family

September 12, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Ann and the rest of the family,
Maurice"Mousey",it was always uplifting to be in your presence.Your smile ,that melodious voice, your personality,marching down Broad Street so proudly ,singing in the choir with you here in Richmond and at Virginia State College.You will be greatly missed. Now you're singing with the angels in HEAVEN.

REV. DR. ALVN HARGROVE SR.

September 12, 2008

we will never say goodbye but until we meet again.thanks for the wisdom knowledge and encouragement down through the years.

Francine Gabbin-Bryce

September 12, 2008

This is a sadden day to hear this news. I called him Uncle Maurice. Have confort in knowing to be absent from the body is to be with the Lord. I know he is resting in the arms of Jesus. We have lost a great man, musician, friend,and legend of our time.

Francine Gabbin-Bryce

September 12, 2008

This is a sadden day to hear this news. I called him Uncle Marice. Have confort in knowing to be absent from the body is to be with the Lord. I know he is resting in the arms of Jesus. We have lost a great man, musician, friend,and legend of our time.

Richard Hunt

September 12, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

SUE TYLER

September 12, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

SUE TYLER

September 12, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

September 12, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Rev. Kevin Butler, Ph.D.

September 9, 2008

I'll always love, miss, and remember the man I looked up to (Called Father) as a child, attended my football and basketball games, was always there to give me guidance and direction. My heart is truly in pain, I am hurting, yet I know that God does not make any mistakes.
Rest in peace, Rest in peace, Rest in peace.

Patricia D. Turner

September 9, 2008

God saw to it that one of His most pleasant angels went to rest in just as quite a moment as the life was lived. Many have noted that you will be missed. Love and peace in your rest with the Lord. Devoted Pat

Bryan Dowtin

September 9, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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