Sallinas, California
1939 - 2019
William Carter5/24/1939-7/23/2019Resident of PrunedaleWilliam (Bill) Carter was born to Bernice Marshall and Ocie Carter in Tulsa, Oklahoma May 24th, 1939. He is survived by his wife Valerie, children Thomas, Jamil and Khalil Sr., three grandsons Luke, Miles and Khalil Jr., numerous nieces,...
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My name is Taynay.I worked with Bill in the 70s". He called me Betty Jean as that reminded him of his sister. We spoke often in those days. I always spoke with Valerie when I called. CARTER and I remained friends over the years. Bill loved his kids and was so proud of his grand kids. I will miss my friend.
Taynay Matsumoto
September 27, 2019 | Antioch, CA
Marjorie Craig
August 01, 2019 | San Jose, CA
BILL AND I WERE COLLEAGUES AT SAN JOSE STATE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FOR MANY YEARS. WE WERE COUNSELORS, HE IN THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM,AND LATER FINANCIAL AIDS, I IN STUDENT SERVICES.
IT WAS A CHALLENGING PERIOD AT SAN JOSE STATE AS IT WAS IN MOST TRADITIONAL WHITE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THESE INSTITUTION HAD BEEN CLOSED TO ADMISSION FOR MANY STUDENTS OF COLOR. NOW AS A RESULT OF MANY, MANY HARD FOUGHT YEARS OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES, THEY WERE OPENING ADMISSION....
MARJORIE CRAIG
August 01, 2019 | SAN JOSE, CA