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Clarence Carter Obituary
Clarence "Clancy" Carter, age 83 of La Vergne, TN, formerly of Peabody, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 23, 2014.
A native of Peabody, MA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence A. and Diana M. Duquette Carter; and a sister, Blanche Carter.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m., at Giles Creek Baptist Church. Brother Terry Campbell will officiate. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery with Navy honors.
Mr. Carter is survived by his loving wife, Ella Sue Aikens Carter; daughters, Judith Wetmore and her husband Colby of Dracut, MA, and Karen Guy and her husband Tom of Peabody, MA; son, Paul Carter and his husband Ed of Washington DC; step-sons, Christopher Brian Newsom and his wife Missy of Smyrna, and Kevin Newsom and his wife Mary Leigh of Smyrna; granddaughter, Emmaleigh Newsom of Smyrna; sister, Inez D'Alessandro of MA; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Carter was a member of Giles Creek Baptist Church. He severed on SS401 Sea Dog Submarine in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Carter was a graduate of Northeastern University where he received his bachelor's degree in engineering. He was a retired Engineer with Avco Corp. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be greatly missed.
The deacons of Giles Creek Baptist Church will serve as Pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the Giles Creek Baptist Debt Retirement Fund in memory of Mr. Carter.
Visitation will be Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna, and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Giles Creek Baptist Church.
Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna (615) 459-3254. Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel.com
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Bob Reinisch
November 30, 2014
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Ella Sue Aikens Carter and all of the Carter family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Clancy's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
November 21, 2014
I was very sorry to hear of Clancy's passing.shared an office whim for several years at Avco. He was a great guy:we shared alot of laughs together. He will be missed. Art Dunford
October 26, 2014
Clancy & I were shipmates many years ago. He w3as a good shipmate and a good friend. God BlessHim, and give his wife strengh. ouR PRAYERS.
Nathan Hammons
October 24, 2014
So sorry for your loss I didn't have the opportunity to get to know Clancy very well, but every time we met he always asked how my Navy career was going. He will be missed.
Renie Appe
October 24, 2014
I'll always remember Clancy as "Uncle Clancy", even though he was my 2nd cousin. It was a true honor to be related to such a good man. I'll never forget cruising the Carribean with Uncle Clancy, Ella Sue and my parents and felt happy we had that family bonding time together. Love you Uncle Clancy and may you rest in peace. Love, Renie
Nick Nichols
October 24, 2014
To the Carter Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Clarence's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Clarence will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.
Clarence Carter
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Arnold and Dorothy Cross
October 23, 2014
Thank you for your friendship, Clancy. You mean so much to us.
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