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Dr. Swanson Devon Carter

1941 - 2018

Dr.  Swanson Devon Carter obituary, 1941-2018, Williamsburg, VA

BORN

1941

DIED

2018

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Swanson Carter Obituary

Dr. Swanson Devon Carter, 77, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on November 16, 2018. Before working for the FBI as a Special Agent, Dr. Carter served in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Carter is survived by his wife, Carolyn A. Carter. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church, 3991 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg, VA, where a memorial service will take place on Wednesday, November 28 at 12 PM. Interment will take place at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Dr., Williamsburg, VA at 3 PM. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.

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Published by Virginia Gazette from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1, 2018.

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Melissa Sabb

November 29, 2018

Ms. Carolyn
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.

Vivienne McDaniel

November 28, 2018

Carolyn, please accept our deepest condolences. Hilton and I are praying for you and your family.

November 27, 2018

May God's Peace and Comfort carry you all through this transitional period. I am grateful to have known Swanson; and, will always remember him as one of the most non-traditional, caring and sharing bosses that I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. God's blessings always. Sharon Mays, Maryland

Barbara Tyler Taylor and Family

November 25, 2018

Sending Condolences and Praying for Comfort and Strength at this Sad and Difficult time. We Love You

Cynthia Lassiter

November 25, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Curtis and I are praying for the family...

November 24, 2018

Carolyn,

Amanda and I are so sadden for the lost of your husband and fellow West Virginia State graduate. Our hearts are heavy as we extend our sincere condolences to you and family.

Jack & Hertha Marston

November 24, 2018

Dr Carter was a wonderful man who always served his nation with valor and his community with success. We knew him and his wife as neighbors it was a pleasure and a honor to know this family' He also served as a director of our community board at one time So this was a man who was always engaged We will miss him' Our sincere condolences to the family

Gwen Hurt

November 23, 2018

I'm saddened to learn of Swanson's passing. He was such a kind and wonderful man. I'm so thankful to have known Swanson and had the opportunity to work with him at CJIS. I will always have fond memories of him. Carolyn...may God see you through these difficult times and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers always.
Love, Gwen Hurt

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Nov

28

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

f New Zion Baptist Church

3991 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Nov

28

Interment

3:00 p.m.

Williamsburg Memorial Park,

130 King William Dr.,, Williamsburg, VA

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188

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