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Ivory Carter Obituary

Ivory T. Carter, 51, of Savannah departed this life on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at the Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.
He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, to the parentage of Ivory and Joyce Carter. His father preceded him death.
Ivory attended Nuremburg High School in Germany. Afterward, he served three years in the United States Army. After his military career, he worked for Comcast Cable in Georgia and then went into the car sales industry where he worked for 10 years.
He was a devoted father and friend to many.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 12 years, Keshawn Carter; four children, Ivory, Vincent, I`bon`e and Icelyne Carter; a granddaughter, Shania Carter; his mother, Joyce Carter; a sister, Angela; a brother, Jeffery; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, other relatives and devoted friends.
His wake will be from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Dorchester Funeral Home, 7842 E. Oglethorpe Highway in Midway.
Funeral services will be at noon Thursday, Aug. 7, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 200 Daniel Siding Loop Road in Richmond Hill. His body will rest at the church for visitation from 11 a.m. until the hour of the service.
The committal service with military honors will be at 3 p.m. in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville.
Dorchester Funeral Home of Midway has charge of the arrangements.

Published by Coastal Courier from Aug. 5 to Aug. 12, 2014.
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joyce harris

April 13, 2015

I am sadden by the passing of my friend and brother. He was a good man and words cannot fully explain my grief. May he rest in peace and rest from his labors. I was his backup on the varsity football team. I will miss him. my condolences to the family. Love you man.

Ron Smith

January 8, 2015

Ivory, my heart breaks. I just received this news. You were a bundle of pure joy and it was a pleasure having you around. May God bless you. I'll never forget you.

Sonya Bubulka

October 6, 2014

Words can't express how I feel knowing you are no longer with us. I had the pleasure of working under your guidance selling cars at the Auto Super Center in Hinesville, TX. We had the best team ever, those were some times. RIP my friend. I will miss you.

Luis Gonzalez

August 13, 2014

I send my deepest condolences to the carter family. Mr Ivory was a very nice man he sold me my car very positive man always smiling even when he was frustrated

zakira b.

August 12, 2014

My sincere condolences to the entire Carter family..

Rachael Roberson

August 12, 2014

My condolences to the family and friends.

August 12, 2014

my condolences to The Carter family words cannot express how shocked and sad I am.He has always reminded me of Fred Hammonds. May God strengthen the family with much love. RIP Ivory!!!! he will be missed

veronica blackwell

August 11, 2014

Condolences to the Carter family, and may God rest your soul.

Phil McCain

August 8, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the Carter family.Rest in peace,you will be truly miss.

Wendy Buford

August 7, 2014

We are grieved at the lost of a husband, father and a very dear friend. May Jesus give us all the peace that passes all understanding (Phil 4:7). We know he is blessing everyone in heaven with that affectionate smile.

RUFUS & KIM JONES

August 7, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Carter Family. Joyce the Fox, Thomas and Reeves family will keep you and your family in our prayers for your lost of your Son.

Patricia Fox

August 7, 2014

Words cannot express how sad we were to hear of your passing! Our prayers go out to Keshawn & your family! You were a great man! You will be missed!

Rockelle & Daunte johnson

August 6, 2014

To the Carter family and my dearest friend Joyce Carter, words can not be spoken to say how truly sorry I am for you loss, just know he is in a better place, and will be watching over you all. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers . Love John and Mary Ann

Mary Ann McFadden

August 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the Carter family. When we heard our hearts broke for you all, we have fond memories of your family when we were neighbors on Ft. Stewart off of Armstrong. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Brian, Karrena and family Bullock

August 5, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Carter Family. May God grant you all peace and comfort during this time.
Ruth Scarboro-Brown

August 5, 2014

For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. Praying for strength for the Carter Family during their time of bereavement.

Nikki Kinchens

August 5, 2014

My condolences to the Carter Family. Our prayers are with you at this time. Ivory was a great friend to our family. May God grant you strength and peace. We love you all!!!
The Hughes Family
Rodeen, Karen, Bianca and Khaliq

Karen Hughes

August 5, 2014

To The Carter Family,May the family find comfort in the memories of him while keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life. JOHN17:3

Ann White

August 5, 2014

To The Carter Family, I am sorry to hear about the lost of your loved one. May the family find comfort in the memories of him while keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life. John 17:3

Ann Ann

August 5, 2014

Lord, please strengthen his entire family

August 5, 2014

Thank you, for being such a nice man!
It was great working with you such a kind man.

Necole Parham

August 5, 2014

It was a pleasure knowing you for a short period here at Grainger Nissan. You finally became the talk of the dealership!!! RIP Ivory

Niki Jones

August 5, 2014

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