Ernest Sylvester Carter

ERNEST CARTER, affectionately known as “Uncle Ernie”, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 16, 1927. His mother died when he was very young and he was raised by his beloved grandmother. He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Carver Vocational Technical High School. Ernest was a WWII veteran who proudly served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Raised in South Baltimore, Ernest accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was a dedicated member of the Shiloh Christian Community Church for over 40 years. He particularly enjoyed singing in the Male Chorus. He later joined Liberty Grace Church of God and lent his resonant baritone voice to the E. M. King Senior Choir, the Kingsmen Male Chorus, and the Liberty Grace Mass Choir. Magnifying God through singing with the Kingsmen gave him the greatest joy. He considered them his extended family. On October 1, 1960, Ernest married the late Birdella Elizabeth Wells Carter and the couple began a joint Christian life together that ended with her death in November, 2001. Ernest was employed for many years at the Holtite Manufacturing Company Rubber Cement Mill, also known as Cat’s Paw Rubber Company, where he met his wife. He worked there until its closing. He then worked for Roper Eastern, a manufacturer of venetian blinds, There he later met his special friend, Ruth Monroe, affectionately known as “Mousy”. Ernest loved the Lord and served Him faithfully until the very end. Upon his discharge from the hospital in February, his first concern was to get back to his church. Although encumbered with an oxygen tank that he nicknamed “my wife”, he pressed his way to Liberty Grace Church for the Communion Service on the first Sunday in March. “Uncle Ernie” was a proud but humble man. He was outspoken, but also possessed of a sense of fairness and a gentle nature. He had a great sense of humor and was known for the perpetual spring in his step. He remained independent and continued to drive his car until well into his 80’s. Ernest was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Birdella; daughter- in-law, S. Cunningham (Bonnie); grandson, Jason Cunningham; two great grandchildren, Madalyn and Jack. He leaves to cherish his memory: a special friend, Ruth Monroe; his trusted “right hand” and advocate, Victoria Monroe Clay; a cousin Charles Johnson (Ruth); devoted nephew, Garry Winder (Vivian); a host of nieces and nephews, three godchildren, Lavell Serges, Rodney Hale and Hope Jackson; and a host of friends and extended church family. Brother Ernest Carter will be missed and mourned by many.

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Ernest Sylvester Carter

May 16, 1927 - March 19, 2014