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Franklin Carter Obituary
Franklin D. Carter, 87, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Commonwealth Assisted Living of Front Royal.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Clark officiating. Inurnment will be private.
Mr. Carter was born September 30, 1932, in Linden son of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt Odessa Carter and Eliza Jane Butler Carter. He was a member of the Front Royal United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Men's Bible Class. He was a devoted member of the Salvation Army by being an avid bell ringer during the Christmas season and a member of IUOE Local #99.
Surviving are his loving wife of 62 years Violet Marie Pickrell Carter; son Tony Carter and wife Tina of Linden; daughter Patricia Reith and husband Howie of Front Royal; sister Daisy Walker of Linden; five grandchildren Christopher F. Carter, Patrick J. Carter and wife Virginia, Samantha N. Carter, Johnathan M. Reith, and Nicholas A. Reith; great grandchildren Amorette Carter and Joshua "J.J." Jones; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents; ten brothers and sisters; and a grandson Josh Carter.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 11 from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or to the Salvation Army 357 Cloud Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.maddoxfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
January 8, 2020
Aunt Violet, Tony and Patricia, Rob and I are thinking of you. We will miss Uncle Frank. He was the sweetest man. Love to you all, Marion and Rob.
Boo Campbell
January 7, 2020
To all the Carter families, may your memories and love bring you peace and comfort. With sympathy
January 7, 2020
Violet, Tony, and Patricia,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
What such a sweet soul and good-hearted person Frank was to me and everyone he met.
He will be so very missed.
What a Blessing to have known him.
With Sympathy and Blessings,
Verlie May Showers and family
Front Royal, VA
sherman breeden
January 7, 2020
knew frank all my life he was my sunday school superintendent at linden methodist church couldn,t ask for a better person
Vickie Williamson Seal
January 7, 2020
Tony, very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Daryl, Vicki and Aron Davison
January 6, 2020
Tony, Patricia and Mrs. Carter, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Carter will always have a special place in our hearts. God be with each of you.
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