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for John Carter
William R. Nicholson
October 11, 2009
I just heard of mr. Carter's homegoing, my condolences go out to the carter family. May the lord bless & keep the Carter family.
petrina gwinn
September 25, 2009
I was happy to Know you loving father good friend rest in piece.
G Mel
September 23, 2009
I remember my sister and I traveling to as many cities as we could in the 70's to see the Dell's perform We were called groupies. Johnny had the best voice. I remember being in one of the clubs where the Dell's were performing along with the 3 Degrees. I was singing along with the 3 Degrees and Johnny told me that I had a good backup singing voice. That was one of the best compliment I've every received.
Farewell Johnny. I will miss you.
Girl in Hampton
charles hoover
September 20, 2009
september 20,2009 Let it be known that my heart does out to the family the Carter's we are so saddened as I myself somewhat grew up with mu own Dells. His brther "big steve " we all were together as kids as The Dells came over to my aunts basement to rehearse the the made it "big stay in my corner' then they moved on. My kids all of them were just crazy about the dalls.he
September 19, 2009
My heart is broken. Johnny and I will always be together as we have been since 1969. The love we had stays on my mind. Gods protecting arms hold all of us. Forever my love, SKILA
Xavier McCaskey
September 7, 2009
The greatest tenor EVER !!!!
Dr.Xavier McCaskey
Eula J. Johnson, Esq.
September 3, 2009
I am writing this from Detroit. I became acquanited with Mr. Carter's extraordinary talent as a toddler. My mother played The Dells so much that I knew the words to their hits as soon as I could talk. When I became an adult, I took her to every Dells concert held in Detroit, most recently in the summer of 2007. Mr. Cart'er's voice and range were magical, as smooth as silk, and unrivaled.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We will miss him, too.
Eula J. Johnson, Esq. and
Pearl McMiller-Johnson
Evelyn Lovelace
September 1, 2009
My prayers and thoughts go out to the family of the late Johnny Carter. I had the opportunity of knowing and seeing Johnny on a number of occasions due to him being a very close friend to members of the Lovelace family.
I know losing a loved one hurts but just remember God has a bigger and mightier plan for Johnny!
Again God Bless!
kenneth mitchell
August 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Margaret and Maurice Albright
August 30, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
August 30, 2009
Even as I am not there with you/ My heart goes out to you Theia and TT in this time of sorrow, you are my family and I am praying for you..
Love Always
DeDe & John
Dorothy Wilcher
August 30, 2009
words cannot convey how i really feel,im 62 and have followed the Dells for a long long time, i got on youtube listening 2 most of their songs crying a lot he will be missed i thank God for the good times rest now mr. carter
Etta Stewart
August 30, 2009
My condolence to the family of Johnnie and also to the members of the Mighty Dells. This is the greatest group ever to grace this earth and Johnnie will be greatly missed by every person who came in contact with the Dells!! My greatest wish was one day the group would come to Jamaica so I could have the privilege of seeing them perform live..... I guess it was not meanth to be. RIP Johnnie 'to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" Go sing with the angels now!
Norman Palm
August 29, 2009
To Johnny's family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Johnny's memory will continue to live on through the wonderful music that only he could sing!
May God bless you all!!!
Norman and Bertina Palm and the Eldorados
5603 A. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60637
JEAN FRAZIER
August 29, 2009
JOHNNY YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER I SAY YOU IN CONCERT AT THE HOLIDAY INN IN MATTSON YOU WERE GREAT
JEAN FRAZIER MARKHAM IL
Mary McMiller
August 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gail Gamble
August 29, 2009
I would like to express my sympathy for your loss. I didn't know Mr. Carter, but I do know the pain of losing a parent. I draw comfort from the Bible and the hope that our heavely father gives up that "He will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The fromer things have passed away". I hope your family finds comfort from this text.
August 28, 2009
Johnny was such a wonderful person. My husband and I(Matthew) had the opportunity to get to know him and the other Dells during the many shows performed here in Detroit. To his family I will say each day you will get stronger. Keep your hands in God's hands and trust him. Matthew, Barbara,and Keith Smith(Detroit)
Phillip Spagnola
August 28, 2009
My condolences to the Carter Family and my thanks to Johnny and The Mighty Dells for the music they've given us over the years.
Gretta Kent-Bowyer
August 27, 2009
I grew up in the church with Johnnie's family and was saddened by the news of his death. I vividly remember the family and offer my and my sister's sincere condolences. (Gretta Kent Bowyer and Marva Kent Daniel (219) 882-6766)
terri clair
August 27, 2009
Such a melodious voice, such a good and hard working man. I grew up listening to the Mighty Dells and eventually meeting and hanging out with them in Harvey (The Junction). He has now gone home to sing for the Lord. R.I.P.
CHARLES COOPER
August 27, 2009
YOUR FAMILY IS IN ALL OUR PRAYERS AND YOU HAVE MY CONDOLENCES, CHARLES COOPER & RODNEY TROTTER OF RLT MUSIC AND FILM WORKS
Terri Clair
August 27, 2009
Johnny was such a good guy, talented and funny. I had the pleasure to meet and hang out with the Dells many years ago at the Junction in Harvey. Loads of laughs and fun! Johnny you've done a good job and now you can sing for the Lord. R.I.P faithful servant.
August 27, 2009
He will be missed .I'm originally from Markham, IL, My husband and I knew all The Dells. RIP JC. Pam Rasool, Fayetteville, NC
August 27, 2009
Carter Family and The Dells:
We were so very saddened to hear about the passing of Johnny, a beautiful person with a fantastic voice. We pray as you reflect on your memories and joys that you all have shared, God will comfort and sustain you in this very hard time.
Our prayers are with you.
Your loyal Philadelphia fans,
Juanita and Linda
August 27, 2009
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. John Carter. To the family of Mr. Carter, and to the members of The Mighty Dells, My Condolences to you all, and may your memories of Mr. Carter bring you Comfort.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Williams
Fort Washington, Maryland
Betty Kelly
August 27, 2009
Your voice will be truly missed. Through the Flamingoes and the Mighty Dells. But it will continue on through the many recordings that I have. I will hear you sing again in that great recording studio in the sky.
Pat Norment
August 26, 2009
My prayers and condolences to the family.
August 26, 2009
Stand up, and give Johnny ," A Standing Ovation"
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