Wayne M. Carter, Sr., 76, of 1007 Williams Street in Eden, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home.
A funeral service will held at 2 PM on Monday, August 3, at St. Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church on Boone Road. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Full military rites will be performed by the Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard and the US Marine Corps at the graveside. A reception will be held at the Morehead-Fair House (adjacent to Fair Funeral Home) immediately following the commital service at the cemetery. All are welcome.
Mr. Carter was born January 22, 1939 in Leaksville, NC to the late Swanson Lawson Carter and Janie May Rhabe Carter. He was a strong and faithful member of St. Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church. He was a US Marine veteran and a life member of the Marine Corps League. Wayne graduated from Guilford College with a bachelor's degree in Administration. He was a police officer with Leaksville Police Department and later the Eden City Police Department where he retired as Captain after many years of service. Mr. Carter was a benefactor member of the NRA.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Adlam Carter of the home; son, Mark Carter of Eden; brother, Clarence Eugene Carter of Burlington; two half-brothers, Sanford Carter and Michael Carter, both of Martinsville, VA; half sister, Vicki Durham of Martinsville; step-son, Justin Stewart and wife, Sarah of Eden; two grandchildren, Luke and Mark; and 4 step-grandchildren, Caroline, Cameron, Brooklyn, and Rowan.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church, 316 Boone Road, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
We are deeply saddened at the loss of Wayne. He was not only a co-worker at the Eden Police Department but a close much loved friend. There is no doubt that Wayne is celebrating with the Lord Jesus Christ and looking down and smiling. We pray that Shelia and the family have peace knowing that Wayne is in great hands.
Danny and Helga Gillespie
Sheila, I am so sorry about the loss of your precious husband. Certainly, your presence in his life brought him great joy and comfort. Prayers for you and all the family at this most difficult time.
Vivian Jefferson
Shelia, I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. As you know, I worked with him for many years and he was quite a character. We had some wonderful times at the PD. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss.
Brenda Southard
Rest in peace Wayne. We were neighbors back in the day. When visiting my Mom, who lived across the street, I remember Wayne bringing over vegetables from his garden. A good man and friend.
Skip Baliles
Shelia: I'm so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I worked with him in the late 70"s at the,Police Department and I'll always remember his smile. He was a true gentle man. I pray God's loving arms will embrace you at this time and in days to come. I know his last days with you made him so happy and content. God bless you my friend.
Debbie Thompson Horton
Rest in Peace my friend
Kristie Rorrer
Dear Sheila and family.....Just a note to say you guys are in my thoughts & prayers at this difficult time. May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you. Sending love and hugs!!!
Micki Neal
Captain Carter was a big man with a big heart. He was always kind to me.
I will miss his intelligent wit. Sheila, strength and consolation in
knowing Wayne is now with our Lord and Savior.
Sammy Farmer
Shelia, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your precious Wayne. I know you were his strength these past years. My God now give you His strength at this time and in the days and months to come. You made his last days happy and peaceful. I will miss his smiling face and hugs. There were times I could not have gotten through, if it were not for his encouragement. He will be missed by many. My love and prayers go out to all the family at this difficult time of loss.
Dorothy H. Ziglar
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Robert & Vicky Slaughter
Vicky Terry Slaughter
Dear Mark, sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He was a good man and loved God. He is with God and Jesus now, I am sure. He was always good and polite to me. I know he tried to be a good dad for you. With love and sympathy uncle Alfred and aunt Gay Ellington
Alfred Ellington
Sorry for your loss
Tracy sigmon
My thoughts and prayers go out to Wayne's family. I knew Wayne many years ago when we were both in the Marine Corps League. I grieve with you but I am confident he now rest in the arms or our Savior.
Cecil Pickler
We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We were honored and blessed to have known Wayne. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
H.C. and Myra Phillips
Sheila, remembering the last time I saw you two. So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you.
Kaye Nance
Mark, Luke and Mark,
We send our love and sympathy to you in the loss of Wayne. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret, Karen and David Robertson
Karen Robertson
Sorry for your loss Sheila Praying for you all Wayne Edwards
Wayne Edwards
We are so sorry for your loss
May the lord strengthen each of you
May your memories serve you well.
Doris H. Matkins, Gladys M. Hill, Family
Doris H. Matkins, Gladys M. Hill, Family
Dear Shelia, Mark and Clarence,
He got home before dark. Maurice was my oldest friend not in years but the time we knew each other. I met Maurice when I was probably 5 years old he was 3 or four. I am now 77 so you can see it has been a long time but not long enough. We attended grade school and high school together and in between we played a lot. Maurice was know in our neighborhood as the "terror on Williams street." He was a mess but never caused any problems, we just had fun without TV making life fun.
I entered the Air Force he served in the Marine Corp. We both loved America and later in our lives we both loved God and we both still do. Now he is seeing with his eyes what we spoke of on so many occasions. Every time I returned to Leaksville/Eden I always visited him, the last time was in May of this year and we had a short visit and I met his wife Shelia for the first time. He was in Hospice at the time which surprised me as he looked very well, always with the smile. We hugged, shook hands, promised to stay in contact not knowing this would be our last visit this side of eternity.
We knew one another for 70 plus years, never had an argument never miffed at one another just friends. That's what life is all about "just friends." I will see my friend again one day and we can pick up where we left off and he will most likely say, "Philip, what kept you?"
Enjoy Heaven my friend.
Phil Martin
genesis11@tampabay.rr.com
Philip H. Martin
May God comfort you Shelia and Mark during this loss. Wayne was a good officer. Praying for you in the days ahead.
Tommy Griffin
Wayne was a good brother Marine and I enjoyed the time we shared in the Marine Corps League. He will be missed. I am out of town and could not attend in person. Please accept my apologies.
Tommy Thorn
So sorry for your loss,We will be praying for the family
Jerry Epps
RIP Mr. Carter
You were a good friend to my family and to myself. You cooked me peanut butter cookies when I was a little girl. You will truly be missed.
Prayers to the Family
Jamie Robertson Escobedo
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