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Edsel Carter Obituary

Edsel Ford Carter HARMONY Services celebrating the life of Edsel Ford Carter, 88, formerly of Harmony, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Saturday, Feb. 23), at Harmony United Methodist Church. Mr. Carter will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service and the family will receive friends immediately following the service. Family commital services will then follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens, with full military rites presented by the Harmony American Legion Post # 113. Mr. Carter died Wednesday, at the Gordon Hospice House. Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.reavisfuneral homeharmony.com. Memorials may be given to the Lottie Moon Offering, 3806 Monument Ave., P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, Va. 23230-0767, or to the Gordon Hospice House, C/O Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, N.C. 28625. Reavis Funeral Home of Harmony, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Published by Statesville Record & Landmark on Feb. 23, 2013.
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Doug & family, So sad to hear of your Dad's passing. You are in my thoughts & prayers. I wish we had kept in touch through the years. Hope to hear from you. Love & Prayers, Pamela (Holler)Messick

February 26, 2013

Doug, Jeremy, and Andrew,

Your dad/granddad seems like an amazing guy. Would have loved to hear his stories from WW2. You have a lot to be thankful for and I know he will be missed. Crystal and I have you guys and your family in our prayers.

Marcus Smith

February 25, 2013

Doug, Jeremy & Andrew,

I am very sorry to hear the passing of your father and grandfather. I am sure he will be missed dearly. My prayers are with you and entire familIy.
Alisia Smith, Raleigh NC

February 25, 2013

Dear Peggy, Doug, Daryl and Mark. I am so sorry we have lost Edsel I'm also sorry Christine and I could not be at the funeral, but I had obligations that could not be cancelled. You all were and are in my prayers.

Ralph Vaughan

February 25, 2013

Doug, Jeremy, and Andrew,
Although never having met Edsel, I know he must have been a great father and grandfather and that you will miss him terribly. My heart goes out to you during this sad time.

Robin Rose

February 25, 2013

Peggy
Sorry to learn of Edsel's passing.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Lib Stroud

February 24, 2013

Peggy and family, Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie Weatherman

February 23, 2013

Dear Peggy,
I am so shocked and sorry to learn of Edsel's passing. You both have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard just this past week of his illness. Please know that you and the entire family will continue to be in my prayers. Love you,
Marolyn Templeton Rogers

Marolyn Rogers

February 23, 2013

Doug, Jeremy, Andrew, I am sorry for your loss and am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Brooks Scurry

February 23, 2013

Peggy, Sorry to hear about Edsel. I enjoyed the time I had with both of you.

February 23, 2013

Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you. Perry and Jean Cranfill

February 23, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Reavis Funeral Home

February 23, 2013

Chris, You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.

Scott Stinson

February 22, 2013

Mark, Beverly and Lauren,
We are so sorry for the passing of such a dear man. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything.
Sincerely,

Scotty, Danna, Chris & Casey Harris

February 22, 2013

Doug, you and your family are in my prayers.

Jessia Linton

February 22, 2013

Doug, Betty Jo, Jeremy and Andrew,

We are so sorry for the loss of your dad/papa. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mickey & Susan Tezai

February 22, 2013

Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Vicki Kenyon

Vicki Kenyon

February 22, 2013

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DARYL.

RITA PRICE

February 22, 2013

DARYL & FAMILY,
I REMEMBER YOUR DAD SO VERY WELL, LIKE HIM YOU HAVE A GREAT WITNESS, MAY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH YOU ALL AS YOU SAY GOODBYE FOR A BRIEF TIME, WE'LL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. THINKING OF YOU PRAYFULLY, AT THIS TIME, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION....
RITA, JAMES
BRIAN , NIKKI PRICE

RITA PRICE

February 22, 2013

Doug, Betty Jo, Jeremy, and Andrew, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad/papa. Offering my deepest condolences and sending love to you at this difficult time.

Joann Schemmel

February 22, 2013

Sorry for your loss. My prays are with you and the family.

Julia Edwards

February 22, 2013

Doug, Jeremy, and Andrew,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I offer you my condolences.

Bryan Kern

February 22, 2013

So sorry to hear of the passing of Edsel sure will miss him. We want get to be with you Saturday but we will be remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you,
Larry and Molly Carter

February 22, 2013

As me and Randy remembered Edsel last night, it was the one word that came to mind. Edsel and Peggy have been a BLESSING in our lives. We were so lucky to have them as neighbors and dear friends. You all hold such a special place in our hearts. May the memories you shared with him get you through the difficult times ahead. We loved him so much and he will be greatly missed.. We love you all and are here if you need anything.. May God continue to bless your family...

Randy, Rebecca, Andrew Mitchell

February 22, 2013

To all the family: I wanted so much to be there, and I will be there in spirit with you all on Saturday. Uncle Edsel will be missed, and his passing marks the end of an era for our family. Like my dad, he was a member of the "Greatest Generation". They just aren't making men like them anymore! God bless you all, you are in our prayers. Love, Nancy (Carter) Andrews and family

Nancy Andrews

February 22, 2013

Mark, Beverley and Lauren...our deepest sympathies during this difficult time...what a wonderful family he had and Heaven has gained another Angel!
Darren Diane Sarah and Erin Cass

Darren Cass

February 21, 2013

Daryl, Doug, Mark, Peggy & Family,
I know that the past few weeks have been difficult to deal with, but your Dad would be so proud to see how you surrounded his last days with so much love & caring. Edsel was such a good man, so funny & such an ultimate witness for his Savior. Even though your hearts may feel heavy, draw comfort in knowing that your Dad is running thru those streets of gold & seeing family & friends! He has achieved his ultimate goal: to see the face of Jesus & touch His nail-scarred hands. You will never know how much we love your family. Daryl, we have been friends for so many years & I love each of you! Our deepest thoughts & prayers are with you during the days ahead! Remember, this is not Goodbye - just we'll see you later on the other side!!! With much love, Tho, Ted, Matt & Morgan

Theresa Coleman

February 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marlene and Keith

February 21, 2013

Mark, Beverly and Lauren,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Love you all, Todd, Teresa, Ryan and Caitlin

teresa rutten

February 21, 2013

PaPa Carter is so very special to all us Parrishes! It was truly wonderful to spend many Thanksgivings with him, Peggy, and all our Carter family --- memories abound. Peace, love, and blessings to Peggy, Doug, Daryl, Mark, Kathy, Cindy, and all our extended family.

Margaret Parrish

February 21, 2013

I have been so blessed to have met you and Miss Peggy. I was there to help you, but your wonderful smiles and cheerful spirit always made each day special. It was never like a job when I got to come it was like visiting special friends. Edsel will be missed greatly. I will always be thinking of you Miss Peggy and your family. You are such a beautiful and wonderful person.

Cindy Riffe

February 21, 2013

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