James Allen Carter

North Augusta, SC—The Celebration of Life Service for Mr. James Allen Carter, 97, of North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest September 13, 2016, will be conducted Friday morning at 11 o’clock from Belvedere First Baptist Church by his grandson, the Reverend Dr. Stephen Cook of Memphis, Tennessee. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. The Interment with Veteran Honors will be private in Pineview Memorial Gardens. His beloved wife of 73 years, Myrtle Parkman Carter, predeceased him in 2013. Mr. Carter was surrounded by his loving children, Steve Carter of Columbia, Tim Carter of Hilton Head, and Janis Cook of Charlotte at the time of his death. Throughout his 97 years, Mr. Carter was devoted to his family, which includes daughters-in-law Susan Carter and Lindy Carter and son-in-law Hunter Cook. His nine grandchildren are Christopher Amos, Joy Carter King, and Dylan Carter, the children of Tim Carter; Carter and Stephen Cook, the sons of Janis Cook; and Jeffrey, Timothy, Jeremy, and David Carter, the sons of Steve Carter. Mr. Carter has eleven great-grandchildren; Kylie and Kinsey Amos, Madison King, Austin, Parkman and Zella Ann Cook, Benjamin and Jonathan Cook, Stelyn and Keillor Carter and Hawking Carter. Born in Aiken County on August 23, 1919, Mr. Carter lived the majority of his adult life in Belvedere. Following his graduation from North Augusta High School, where he met the woman who became his wife, he served with the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Northern Italy during World War II. After completing his military service, he returned to employment at the Clearwater Finishing Plant, a division of United Merchants, rising from payroll clerk to the position of Assistant Comptroller before his retirement in 1983. During his 45-year career with United Merchants, he also invested his time and talents as a member of Belvedere First Baptist, serving in many lay roles over the course of his 82 year church membership, including deacon, the Board of Trustees and Treasurer. Along with a passion for his family, Mr. Carter loved woodworking in his basement workshop. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren spent many hours “helping” him in his work and learning many valuable life lessons. Mr. Carter’s parents were Pickens and Hattie Mae Brown Carter. He was also predeceased by his two brothers, Richard and Frank Carter. His sister, Martha Kendall, resides in Belvedere. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Piano vs. Poverty, a charity to encourage people to use their talents to help those in need that was founded by Mr. Carter’s grandson, Carter Cook, at 1959 N. Peace Haven Road, #198, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.

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James Allen Carter

August 23, 1919 - September 13, 2016