Buddy McCarter

Buddy McCarter of 7821 Carnostie Drive, Laurinburg, died peacefully on July 31, 2009 at his home. He was born in York, SC, the son of the late W. Gettis and Katherine Morton McCarter. He attended Clemson University and graduated from St. Andrews Presbyterian College. A graduate of Laurinburg High School in 1959, he kept in touch with life long friends and never forgot a name. He became the President of McCarter Electric following his father’s death and took the company from seven employees to and average of 170. He believed he kept top quality employees because he pays them well for a job well done. Much of his time was spent working in the prisons with men who had alcohol and drug problems, caring for his mule Sally II and enjoyed very much getting her mixed up with his wife, Sallyone. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Stanton McCarter of the home; a daughter, Susan Elaine McCarter and son, Rodney Dennis McCarter and wife, Tammy McCarter both of Laurinburg; grandchildren, Morgan Elaine Parker, Megan Elaine Parker, and Bryson Dennis McCarter; also survivors are Anna Miller Slaughter of Laurinburg, Mary John Slaughter of Nags Head, and John Harrison Slaughter, IV of Laurinburg. A private memorial service will be held for Mr. McCarter at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2009. The family invites friends to celebrate the life of Buddy McCarter at his home at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 7821 Carnostie Drive Laurinburg, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Bruce and Mary LeRoy Scholarship at the Main Street United Methodist Church of McColl, SC or to the United States Horse Equine Rescue League. Please contact Nancy Stanton of Laurinburg, NC regard horse rescue contributions. Arrangements by Rogers Funeral Home of McColl, SC.