Otis Carter, 89, of 506 Cascade Avenue in Eden, passed away Wednesday morning, April 1, 2015, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 4, at First Baptist Church of Draper.
Mr. Carter was born October 26, 1925 in Ruffin, NC to the late John Dillard Carter and Kate Hall Carter. He was a 65 year member of First Baptist Church of Draper, where he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board and was a choir member. After working as an agent for Pilot Life Insurance Company he became disabled. At that time he began doing woodwork and furniture refinishing. He also loved fishing and his favorite food was chicken.
He is survived by his wife, Elree Hopkins Carter, of the home; daughters, Kathy L. Bowman and husband, Jeffrey, and Gina C. Kingston and husband, Michael, both of Eden; two sisters, Mary Craddock and husband, Garnet of Clemson, SC and Macie Craddock of Chatham, VA; two grandchildren, Trisha O'dell and Daniel Carter, both of Eden; and four great-grandchildren, Holly O'dell, Travis O'dell, Seth O'dell and Landon Carter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jamie, Julian and Paul Carter; and sisters, Opal Glidwell, Edna Crowder and Doddie Trout.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall at the church and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Draper, 1017 Fieldcrest Road, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Elree, Gina and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Otis. I will be praying for all of you during this time. We know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Love,
Cheryl
Cheryl Smith Mann
Elree and family, we are sorry for your loss of Otis. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Eleanor, Marion & Beverly
Gina, I am so sorry about your Dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy Sherrill Wrangham
We were so sorry to hear that Otis passed, but he is with his Lord and savior. There are many memories that Dad and Mom had with you four and they mentioned you two in their conversation often. When we all get to heaven, oh what a wonderful day!! Dad doesn't think he will make it to the funeral, as he's not able to go much these days, but he is praying for all the family and sends his love. With love, Marie, Doby, Joe, Paul and families.
Marie Slate
Our deepest sympathy to you all, Wayne and Sheila
Sheila Carter
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Geri Garrison
So sorry about your loss. Otis was a nice man. He will be missed.
Carla Huffman
Elree, Gina, Mike & family,
With humble hearts we offer our prayers at this sad time. May God grant you comfort to ease your pain & strength to carry you forward while His loving spirit leads each of you through the difficult days ahead.
Love & prayers!
Larry & Betty Joyce
Gina....thinking of you and holding you and your family in my heart with thoughts & prayers.
Susan Cunningham
Gina and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers willbe wiyh each of you. GOD BLESS Tim Carter
Tim Carter
Elree, Gina, Michael and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Carter passing away. May you all find strength and comfort In JESUS during this diffult time. I am praying for you. Thanks for being so kind, love in Christ, Nancy Raines.
Nancy Raines
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Otis but I know that he is in the Lords presence. Your family is in my prayers as I remember many days of playing as a kid at his house, at the bakery when it was in Draper, and singing in the Church choir as he always shared his Fishermans Friend.
God Bless,
Julie Stevens
Julie Conner Stevens
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