Hilton E. Carter

Hilton Ellsworth Carter, son of the late Alfred Nehemiah and Mary Julia Bea Carter, was born October 18, 1938 in Lillian, Virginia. He departed this life on Saturday, February 12, 2005 after a brief illness. Hilton, fondly called "Mickey" by his loved ones and friends, moved to Baltimore, Maryland with his family around 1943. He received his education in the Baltimore City Public Schools culminating at Dunbar Senior High. Shortly thereafter he worked with the West Vaco Company and various other venues. In 1961 he married the former Bea Thompson, and out of this union five children were born. Seeking further stability, he began his long-term employment with the Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Sparrows Point, Maryland. Hilton retired in 2004 after thirty-five years of dedicated service. He was enormously proud of his work history at Sparrows Point. During his life he made numerous friends who took pleasure in spending quality time with him. He enjoyed reading, watching educational documentaries, playing chess and checkers. He also enjoyed dining out with his daughters. In April 2004, Hilton joined Shiloh United Church under the leadership of his brother Bishop Earl Carter and subsequently was baptized in the name of Jesus on April 25th. As a new Christian he was faithful to the ministry. Brother Carter was noted for his radiant smile and his willingness to praise God. Even though he was ill, he did not cease to attend Sunday morning services. Brother Carter will be sincerely missed by both his natural and spiritual families as well as everyone who knew him. He leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Hilton Carter; four daughters, Maria Carter, Jaki Carter, Angela Carter, and Tamaira Carter; three brothers, Bishop Earl Carter, Alfred Carter and Granville Carter; three sisters, Virginia Morris, Evangelist Martha Barnes and Elder Shirley Roane; brother-in-law, Bishop William Barnes Jr.; two sisters-in-law, MaryEllen Carter and Mary E. Carter; six grandchildren, Hilton Carter Jr., Traan Carter, Sean Stainbrook, Bria McClean, Micah Goings and Kadero Carter; a devoted friend, Charlotte Brehon; several nephews, nieces and a host of relatives and friends.

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Hilton E. Carter

October 18, 1938 - February 12, 2005