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Edward Carter Obituary

CARTER Edward Dewey Carter, 70, known to many as "Boots", went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2009. Born December 13, 1938, to the late Newman E. King and Lucille Reed Carter. Retired after 39 years of service with WE/AT&T/Alcatel Lucent Technologies. A longtime member of Christ Memorial Baptist Church, where he accepted Christ. Preceded in death by loving wife of forty years, Mary L. Carter, and sister Frances Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Theresa, Tylene, and Tracy (Larry) Carter; grandson, Levon Carter; granddaughter, Tylene (Delphonso) Fox; four great-grandsons, Anthony Carter, Gabriel James Carter, Shamar Haynes and Delphonso Fox, Jr.; brother, George (Mildred) King; brother-in-law, Clarence Hairston of Oakland, Calif.; cousin, Minnie Reed; many other cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral service 12Noon Friday, September 4, 2009 at Christ Memorial Baptist Church, 3330 E. Livingston Ave., where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the start of service. Minister Reginald Edwards, officiating. Entombment Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 3, 2009.

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Phyllis Earley

September 8, 2009

To the Carter family: I just heard about Ed's passing. I worked with Ed and Mary for many years at Lucent Technologies. Ed was a wonderful person and a dedicated employee. As an inspector, Ed made sure the job was done correctly or he did not pass it. He was so proud of his daughters and grandchildren. I will miss his friendlly personality and warm smile. May God grant you comfort at this time. Phyllis Earley

Mr.andMrs.GeraldT. Collins and Family

September 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Naomi (Noni) Cockrum

September 5, 2009

I am sorry to hear that Boots has passed, but I also he and Mary are now together. I had the wonderful privilege of working with Boots and Mary.

Marcus Mewborn

September 4, 2009

To the carter family

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Carter. I think you all for sharing him with all of bulen ave lol amd i will miss all the talks he gave me bout doin the right thing in life, he was a good man not just to his family but to all the new him.

love you all and if their is anything we i or my family can do we are just two doors away.

Marcus Mewborn & the Smith family

Linda Anderson

September 4, 2009

Tracy,Theresa,Tracy
I am so sad 2 hear of ur dads passing. As u remember we all grew up around the same household as young children(Aunt Nobie)so Mary and Boots were like second family. Take comfort in knowing that ur parents r together again, and that one day,as i will with mine, we will all see each other again. My prayers r with u always, and i want u all to contact me if u wish.
(Cuz Linda)

Tony Preston

September 3, 2009

To Tracy and the Carter family, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your father. God bless!

Peaches Tate

September 3, 2009

Theresa, Tylene and Tracy,

You are in my prayers are with you during this difficult time but we know that your mother and him are together now.

Love and prayers,

james oden

September 3, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shari McCaskill Lamar

September 3, 2009

Trace - I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Carter. I know that you will remember all of the good times that you shared as a family. My thoughts are with you all and I pray that God's peace sustains and comforts you. Please let me know if I can do anything.

Love you -

Deacon & Deaconess Sylvester Raymore

September 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa McFarland

September 3, 2009

Ed was a wonderful man. I had the joy of working with him and the lovely Mary for many years at Lucent.

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Lisa

Randy Bridges

September 3, 2009

My Dear Tylene Carter, I am sorry about the loss of your precious daddy. I remember you taking him food home every night. God will help you through, we know this! I will be looking forward to another lesson. I will see you tomorrow, give me a call because I can't seem to find your number. Brotherly love and hugs, your friend, Randy

Charlene Valentine

September 3, 2009

Tylene, Tracy and Theresa

You are in my thoughts and prayers. He is with his wife now and God has something better for both of them. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort. Love you.

Sonya Allen

September 3, 2009

Theresa, Tylene & Tracy,

My heart goes out to you on the loss of your father. He had such a warm and friendly spirit, kind words, always a big smile and hug when we saw each other. He will be deeply missed.

Love You, Boots !
Cousin Sonya D. Allen

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