James Ottis Carter
August 2, 1929 ~ December 4, 2014
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James Ottis (Jimmy) Carter , age 85, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Jimmy was born to Nathan James and Addie Robinson Carter on August 2, 1929 in Nash County.
He attended Rocky Mount High School and married Joan Radford of Franklin County in 1951. She predeceased him in death in October, 2010.
He served in the United States Navy and retired from the United States Postal Service in 1984. He was an active member of Edgemont Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Lynn Carol Carter of Atlantic Beach, NC; and his son, James Ottis (Jay) Carter and his wife, Lynne of Greenville, NC. He is survived by his grandchildren, James and his wife, Rebecca of Greensboro, NC; Will Carter and Ben Carter of Greenville, NC. Also surviving Jimmy are his loving church family of Edgemont Baptist Church, friends at Birchwood Country Club, and a very special friend, Julia Farmer.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC with Reverend David McBryar officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Edgemont Baptist Church, 1622 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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What wonderful memories we have of spending time with Jimmy at Edgemont! His eyes, laugh and spirit would light up a room! We’ll miss you! Troy and Kim Matthews
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the time of sorrow. Jimmy was a kind and pleasant person. Harriet and I have fond memories of both of your parents. His sunset on earth meant a sunrise in Heaven.
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Your Daddy was special to our family. He was a gentleman in every way. Heavens gain always leaves an earthly void, but God is Good. He was a special friend to my sister, Julia Farmer and they were good for each other even though their friendship was cut short. Love Ellen and Bill Blount
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