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William Carter Obituary
- - William (Bill) Carter was born to Bernice Marshall and Ocie Carter in Tulsa, Oklahoma May 24th, 1939. He is survived by his wife Valerie, children Thomas, Jamil and Khalil Sr., three grandsons Luke, Miles and Khalil Jr., numerous nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, and friends. He attended SJSU where he wass active in the civil rights movement alongside Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Harry Edwards. After graduating he continued to work at SJSU. He was a mentor to countless students over the decades. Bill's greatest talent was making friends. He never met a stranger and made many friends wherever he went. He will be missed by all.
His funeral will be held on Friday August 2nd at
Emmanuel Baptist Church
457 N White Rd
San Jose, CA 95127
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Taynay Matsumoto
September 27, 2019
My name is Taynay.I worked with Bill in the 70s". He called me Betty Jean as that reminded him of his sister. We spoke often in those days. I always spoke with Valerie when I called. CARTER and I remained friends over the years. Bill loved his kids and was so proud of his grand kids. I will miss my friend.
MARJORIE CRAIG
August 1, 2019
BILL AND I WERE COLLEAGUES AT SAN JOSE STATE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FOR MANY YEARS. WE WERE COUNSELORS, HE IN THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM,AND LATER FINANCIAL AIDS, I IN STUDENT SERVICES.
IT WAS A CHALLENGING PERIOD AT SAN JOSE STATE AS IT WAS IN MOST TRADITIONAL WHITE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THESE INSTITUTION HAD BEEN CLOSED TO ADMISSION FOR MANY STUDENTS OF COLOR. NOW AS A RESULT OF MANY, MANY HARD FOUGHT YEARS OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES, THEY WERE OPENING ADMISSION.
MORE STUDENTS OF COLOR-AFRICAN AMERICANS,LATINOS,INDIGENOUS AMERICANS ASIANS, AND LOWER SOCIAL-ECONOMIC WHITE STUDENTS WERE ADMITTED.MOST OF THESE INSTITUTIONS WERE NOT PREPARED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF MANY OF THESE STUDENTS. IN ATTEMPTING TO DO SO, THE UNIVERSITY BEGAN HIRING MORE STAFF OF COLOR THAT REFLECTED THE NEW STUDENT BODY-COUNSELORS, SUPPORT STAFF, AND FACULTY.
BILL CARTER WAS HIRED AS A COUNSELOR AT SAN JOSE STATE DURING THIS PERIOD.
HE WAS WELL PREPARED TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGES. HIS COUNSELING EXPERTISE;REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES GROWING UP IN OKLAHOMA; THE LOSS OF A ARM AND COMPENSATION SKILLS; HIS INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE;HIS ASTUTENESS IN CIVIL RIGHTS ,AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE ALL PREPARED HIM TO ASSIST THE STUDENTS TOWARD SUCCESS.
HIS SERVICE BENEFITED MANY,MANY STUDENTS AND PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN THEIR LIVES.
HIS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
REST IN PEACE, MY BROTHER.
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