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John Streeter Obituary

John Arnold Streeter Mr. John Arnold Streeter, 57, was born in Seven Pines to the late William and Essie Streeter on Feb. 8, 1950. He graduated from H.B. Suggs High School in Farmville in 1969. He later served his country diligently in the United States Army. John was employed by DuPont of Kinston and retired from NACCO Materials after 30 years when his health failed in Aug., 2006. John had a passion for old classic cars, talking, humor, and sharing life's lessons. John fought a courageous fight as long as possible and received an Angelic escort to paradise on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. John met, fell in love, and married his eternal love, Carolyn Loraine Freeman on Sept. 5, 1987. This union flourished into a lifetime commitment of best friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Essie Streeter and a sister, Magdalene Dupree. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Carolyn Freeman Streeter, his children, Danté Baldwin (Aumber) of Colorado Springs, Col., Candace Arrington (James) of Raleigh and John Streeter, II of Grifton; grandchildren, Dejoré, Autumn, Nigel and Serenity all of Colorado Springs, Col., Nyjah Tein Streeter of Grifton, and Paris Arrington of Charlotte; sisters, Dora Robinson (Carl) of Temple Hills, MD, Retha Lee Olds of Temple Hills, MD and Annie Joyce Jeter (James) of Huber Heights, Ohio; brothers, Ervin Streeter of Greenville, Willie Streeter (Bernice) of Washington, D.C., William Streeter (Saundra) of Temple Hills, MD and Kelly Streeter of Greenville; mother-in-law, Rena Freeman of Greenville; godchildren, Dantia, Destiny and Princess Freeman of Greenville; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Freeman of Philadelphia, Penn., Jimmie Anderson and George Simms, both of Greenville; sisters-in-law, Barbara Jean Stafford and Joyce Ann Watts, both of Greenville; extended family, Mike and Mary Outlaw, Harry and Geraldine Teel, Erma and Sam Gibbs, Laura Carmon and Jessica Criste. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends will cherish the memory of John. John leaves a legacy of life to all that he encountered. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at the Selvia Chapel FWB Church, 400 Watauga Ave., Greenville, with Bishop A. H. Hartsfield officiating. Visitation will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements by Rountree Family Mortuary and Cremation Service.

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Published by The Daily Reflector on Jan. 10, 2008.

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Earl James Streeter

February 6, 2008

My cousin John was a jewel of a person to know. My big regret was not having known His wife and Children. We tend to live a mobile life and live far and wide. Like Kelly once said, "if my mother and your mother are not in heaven, I don't want to go there". Well, John will surly be there to greet all of us. God bless.
Sincere Sympathy,
Earl James and family

Rick Streeter

January 31, 2008

Carolyn, it was devastanting to learn of Uncle John's passing. Throughout his life time he proved to be an excellent role model for all who knew him. He will certainly be missed. My family wants you to know that our prayers and love will ALWAYS be with you! God bless.

Valerie Banks

January 29, 2008

Carolyn,
I am just now hearing of your trememdous loss. I am so very very sorry. I think of you often. May God Bless and keep you and your family.

William Dupree

January 21, 2008

Aunt Carolyn

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and you are in my prayers. It's hard trying to find the right words when a love one has crossed over, but, let God guide you as you come to terms with the loss of your husband and friend. God will give you the strength to see beyond the grief of this life to the glory of the next. Uncle John was a positive influence in my life and he will be deeply missed.

Clora Belinda Poindexter

January 17, 2008

Carolyn & Family,

I am an old classmate of John and I was sorry to learn of his passing.
I have him and your family in my prayers. I suffered the loss of my husband on January 1, 2000 and I know that God does not make mistakes and in time the pain will become bearable and with each passing day it does loosen it's grip. Just know that a lot of people loved him but our heavenly father loved him better. Keep leaning on God and he will get you and your immediate family through the grief process. Call on God as much and often as you like and do not be afraid to cry....that is a part of the healing process as well.

By the way, I am Belinda Cobb Poindexter and I reside in Brooklyn, NY at this time.

Be Blessed and know that God does not make any mistakes. Angels are placed in our life for very good reasons and it seems from all the outpouring of support and the entires into this guest books indicates that.

In Sympathy and Prayer,

Belinda Cobb Poindexter and Family

Suzanne Swain

January 13, 2008

Aunt Carolyn,
I know it seems hard now but as time passes things will become a lot better. As Uncle John's neice, I will truly miss all of our phone conversations, his words of wisdom and just his laughter. I will hold on to the memories of all the good times I was fortunate enough to share with him. Just know that God does not make any mistakes and I am only a phone call away.
Suzanne Streeter Swain and Family

Dante Baldwin

January 12, 2008

Rest in Peace....Forever you son...

Ray Rogers

January 12, 2008

To the Streeter Family,
We deeply regret your loss and shall remain in prayer for you during this most difficult time. We got to know John through Carolyn over the past year and have been blessed by their love for each other, their commitment to God and their commitment to serve others. Please lean on us as you may need to in the future.

The Cornerstone Minstry, Inc.

JAMES YARRELL

January 12, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Charles Freeman

January 12, 2008

Such a wonderful classmate and friend. Will truly be missed.

Montrose A. Streeter

January 11, 2008

May you be comforted in knowing others are praying with you and for you at this time. God promises to sustain you if you allow Him to do so. He sees, He knows and He cares.

Love and Sympathy,

Akia Harper

January 11, 2008

We have your family in our prayers.

everlean harrigan locke

January 11, 2008

I was very sorry to hear that your husband had passed. I did not get to know him, but I know he was a fine young man because he was married to you. Cherish the memories that the two of you shared together.

Wiliam Gay

January 11, 2008

With the passing of someone you have know from the past it brings back memories. As a classmate of 1969, I offer my condolences to the family. Trails will erupt in every life. Thankfully, though, you can rely on our Father to help in times of need.

Tina Dixon

January 11, 2008

Carolyn, I was so sorry to hear about John. I only had the pleasure of being around him a couple of times, but I could see that he was a very special man. I know that you cherished him, and that you have many fond memories of him. I pray that God will give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time, and that He will bring you comfort in the days to come.

H L & Jean Wilson

January 11, 2008

Carolyn, We are sorry to hear about John.

Floyd & Frances Hardee

January 11, 2008

To Carolyn, We are sorry to hear about John and will miss seeing you two together at Mayflower. Floyd to Irvin sorry to her about your brother John.

JOYCE MOYE

January 11, 2008

VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST A CLASSMATE.

Daniel Blount

January 11, 2008

a great classmate,a great person
most of all a freind will be miss
by everyone a member of class of 1969 H.B.SUGG
DAN BLOUNT JR

DANIEL BLOUNT JR

January 11, 2008

A GREAT CLASSMATE AND PERSON

WILL BE MISS BY ALL

janice short

January 11, 2008

Carolyn I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Janice L. Short

DORIS BLOUNT

January 11, 2008

TO THE STREETER FAMILY I WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR THE NEW OF JOHN,BUT MAY THE LOVE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS CARRY YOU THROUGH YOUR GRIEF.A CLASSMATE OF 1969.

William (W.T.) Gay

January 11, 2008

To the Streeter Family,
Whenever one hears about the passing of another it brings back memories of long ago. As a classmate of John, I offer my sympathy to the family and pray that the challenges you will face will be easy. Always cherish those moments you shared and keep him in your heart.

Barney Morris

January 11, 2008

I was very saddened to hear of your husbands'passing. Although this is a difficult time, remember that the people who know and care, share in your grief.

Crystal Swain

January 11, 2008

Uncle John will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to share. I know that he is resting peacefully in Heaven and will forever live within our hearts.

Tina Williams

January 10, 2008

Ms. Streeter,
I had the pleasure of knowing such a wonderful man. My memories of him are all happy one's. May God grant you and your family comfort in your time of need. Mr. Streeter is gone, but please know that he will never be forgotten. So, until we see him again, you and the family please take care of one another. He will be missed, because that man kept me in line every day that I saw him. My love goes out to you Ms. Carolyn, and to the children, and grandchildren (that we so often talked about).
Tina @ Dr.Lee's office/Physicians East

Rose Hathaway

January 10, 2008

Carolyn, Sorry to hear of your loss.

Cynthia Rogers (classmate 1969)

January 10, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Amanda Vines

January 10, 2008

To Kelly and the family, I was deeply sadden to hear of your great lost. John was such a delight to know. He had a strong but quiet spirit. He will be missed.
Be confident that God is with you all. I am praying your strength in the Lord.
Amanda Dupree Vines

JAMES DUPREE

January 10, 2008

Carolyn and family,
You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. John was a true friend and cousin of mine. I know he touched many lives, from school days up to now. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
~James, Carla, and Courtney

James and Juanita Anderson

January 10, 2008

To Carolyn and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. May the memories of all that you shared together be a comfort to all of you in the days and weeks to come.

Shurman&lorraine Anderson

January 10, 2008

To the Streeter and Freeman familes: please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, May God give you comfort and bring you peace.

Betty Chesson

January 10, 2008

So sorry about John. Life will be so different now, however YOU know GOD and he will help you so much. Betty Chesson ....Williamston

Larissa @ Dr Lee's Office/Physicians East

January 10, 2008

Mrs Streeter I was very sorry to hear of Mr Streeter's passing. He was a very generous and compassionate man. He will be greatly missed.

Kecia Dunn

January 10, 2008

Carolyn,

John meant so much to Ronald. He came home each day and told me something that John had said at work that day and we would laugh. He will truly miss him. Please know that you are in our prayers. May God continue to bless and keep you.

Ronald and Kecia Dunn

Danyetta Ward-Sneed and family

January 10, 2008

Ms Carolyn and family: You have no idea how Mr John has affected my life, my children's life and my family. He was always the same. We will miss him and our conversations across the yard or at the mailbox. Just remember that God is with you and He won't put more on you than you can bear.

Jewel Taft-Knight

January 10, 2008

Carolyn
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that you know the Lord and you know that He will give you the courage and strength to get thru this. Be encourage. Jewel Faye Taft

Esther & Eddie Godley

January 10, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great friend & coworker. He was a sweet person to know. He will be greatly missed.
Let us know if we can do anything for the family .

Geraldine Donaldson

January 10, 2008

Carolyn, God will give you and family the strength to carrying on in this difficult time in your lives. My prayers are with you.

Patricia White Crawford

January 10, 2008

Linda Dupree, Kelly Streeter and family. I am so sorry to learn of John's death. As a very close high school friend, he was indeed very special to me. While my brother and I had breakfast a couple of months ago, I was fortunate enough to see John and talk with him briefly and to learn of his illness. It was a good re-union since we had not seen each other since high school. I thank God for that brief time of fellowship. He was full of conversation about life and his family. I know that he will be missed immensely and my prayers go out for you, Carolyn and the rest of the family. May the Lord encourage your hearts at this time and know that His joy will be your strength during your season of grief.
Evangelist Patricia White Crawford

Lillian M Kornegay

January 10, 2008

To, carolyn my thought and prayers
are with you and the streeter family
very sorry to here of your loss,weeping may endure but a night
but joy cometh in the morning,this is chilled,

Rosa Brewington

January 10, 2008

May God strengthen you in your hours of grief and know that we are truly blessed to have our loved ones for as long as we do but the memories of them will always be with us. God less you.

Jean Clark

January 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with this family. John was a fine man and a hard worker who enjoyed his work and his fellow men. We both retired from NACCO.

MARY SILVERA

January 10, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. I am also a phone call away if you every need someone to talk to. Love your cuz, Gwen and Robert

PERNELL BONNER

January 10, 2008

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

Bishop T L & Molly Davis

January 10, 2008

To Carolyn and family, may the God of all comfort strengthen you during this time of bereavement. God makes no mistakes, He only makes choices. Please know that my wife Eldress Molly Davis and I along with the Progressive FWB Church family are praying for you!

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