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Robert Franklin Carter
d. Feb 17, 2019
Robert Franklin Carter, passed away February 17 at the age of 95.
A Rock Hill native, he was the son of Eura and Ray Carter. He was the most kind and beloved father with which a daughter could be blessed.
Bob served proudly in the US Marine Corps in World War II in the Pacific front. He fought on Okinawa, as a Browning Automatic Rifleman before returning home and joining his father in Carter's Superette in Lesslie.
Married to Martha Carter until her death in 1967, he is survived by his daughter, Penny Carter who was by his side.
He served as an usher at Catawba Baptist Church for 60 years where he was a lifetime member.
In addition to his beloved wife Martha, he was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother Jack Carter. He is survived by his sisters, Betty Carter Phillips, Peggy Carter Weathers and by his brother, Thomas Carter, all of Rock Hill.
A funeral service will be held Thursday February 21 at 2:00 P.M. at Catawba Baptist Church, Rock Hill.
The family will receive friends in the church auditorium from 1:00-2:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Catawba Baptist Church.
When: Thursday, February 21st, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Catawba Baptist Church
Address: Anderson Rd ROCK HILL, SC
When: Thursday, February 21st, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Catawba Baptist Church
Address: 1450 South Anderson Road rock hill, SC 29704
Location: Catawba Baptist Church Cemetery
Address: 1450 South Anderson Road catawba, SC 29704
A Rock Hill native, he was the son of Eura and Ray Carter. He was the most kind and beloved father with which a daughter could be blessed.
Bob served proudly in the US Marine Corps in World War II in the Pacific front. He fought on Okinawa, as a Browning Automatic Rifleman before returning home and joining his father in Carter's Superette in Lesslie.
Married to Martha Carter until her death in 1967, he is survived by his daughter, Penny Carter who was by his side.
He served as an usher at Catawba Baptist Church for 60 years where he was a lifetime member.
In addition to his beloved wife Martha, he was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother Jack Carter. He is survived by his sisters, Betty Carter Phillips, Peggy Carter Weathers and by his brother, Thomas Carter, all of Rock Hill.
A funeral service will be held Thursday February 21 at 2:00 P.M. at Catawba Baptist Church, Rock Hill.
The family will receive friends in the church auditorium from 1:00-2:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Catawba Baptist Church.
Service Details.
Visitation
When: Thursday, February 21st, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Catawba Baptist Church
Address: Anderson Rd ROCK HILL, SC
Service
When: Thursday, February 21st, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Catawba Baptist Church
Address: 1450 South Anderson Road rock hill, SC 29704
Interment
Location: Catawba Baptist Church Cemetery
Address: 1450 South Anderson Road catawba, SC 29704
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