Walter G. Harter

Athens - Walter George Harter, 88, of Athens, entered into rest on May 29, 2011. Dr. Harter was a retired Assistant Director of the University of Georgia 's Agricultural Extension Service. Dr. Harter was born March 29, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to the late Lowell Mason Harter and Isabel Morton Harter. He lived in Athens for the last 43 years.
He is survived by daughters, Jane Amanda Harter Stone (Jesse), and Jessica Mes (Tim); grandchildren, Paul Andrew Stone, Sarah Stone, Laura Stone, and Emiliana Mes. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Lapp Harter, and grandson, Phillip Stone.
Dr. Harter served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) as a Meteorologist in the Pacific. After honorable discharge he returned to Ohio State University to finish his college education. Farming for many years in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, then later becoming a County Agent in Ashland County, Ohio, Dr. Harter went on to become a specialist in Farm Management at Ohio State while earning his Master's and Doctorate degrees. He moved to Georgia in the fall of 1968 to accept a position at the University of Georgia.
Active in many civic organizations over the years, Dr. Harter took great pride in his volunteer capacities at the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank.
Walter will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made in the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank, 640 Barber St., Athens GA 30601, or by calling 706-353-8182.
Bridges Funeral Service of Athens is in charge of the arrangements.