Lawrence Lewis Carter

Lawrence Lewis Carter,son of the late William Croxton Carter,Sr. and Marion Quarles,was born the fifth of twelve children,on August 10,1947. He went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of December 4, 2007. Lawrence was preceded in death by his mother, Marion Quarles Carter,father William Croxton Carter,Sr.,sister,Yvonne Carter and brother Earl Carter.Affectionately Called "Larry",he had a great impact on the lives of those he knew and loved. He was very witty and always had a humorous yet serious demeanor.Larry accepted Christ as his saviour at the age of eleven and was baptized by Rev. A.D. Clark at his home church,Baptist Liberty Church,in King William,VA.Lawrence was a great friend to many. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He often reflected on the days of his youth,when he would go to Binghamton,New York,to work at Camp Susquehanna during the summers. He enjoyed spending time in Philadelphia,PA,with his aunts who were very dear to him. Lawrence graduated from Hamilton-Holmes in 1967. He served in the United States Army in 1968 and traveled extensively. He completed a thirteen month tour in Vietnam. Upon returning home from the service,he attended J. Sargeant Reynolds and received an Associate Degree in Business Management in 1977. He was employed by Phillip Morris for 23 years as Technician in Research and Development and retired in 1998.In April of 1989,Lawrence married Cecilia Blankenship and they made their in South Richmond. He was a loving husband,father,grandfather,brotherand uncle.Lawrence was a devout Deacon in Beulah Baptist Church in South Richmond since 1986. He served as the Chairman of the Deacon Board for many years. He was passionate aout his ministry to God and to the people of his church and community. He was concerned about sound doctrine,and often expressed his feelings about it,as he so eloquently stated at his appreciation service this past summer,hosted by Beulah Baptist Church. the outpouring of love for him was overwhelming. He humbly stated,"It's not about me,but it's all about Him". He continued with his statement of gratitude,but also expressed his concern that we are all going to see God on His own time. His concern was that we all be ready to meet Him face to face. He was faithful to his calling and served and praised his Savior even to the day of his death.Lawrence leaves to cherish his loving memory,his wife,Cecilia;children,two sons,Calvin and Jeff of Richmond,VA;three daughters Kimberly,Jennifer and Jessica of Richmond,VA;seven grandchildren,Zirchi,Vashti,Marjahn,Neziah,Mosai,Saraiah and Tremya;six brothers,William,Jr.(Mobile),Alvin(Wylena)of King William,VA,Percy(Cathy)of Va Beach,VA,Ted of King William,VA,Michael(Vanessa)of Glen Allen,VA,and John(Ethel)of Norfolk,VA;four sisters,Arlene(Gilbert)of Richmond,VA,Joan(Darrell)of King William,VA,devoted sister,Marilyn Carter of Richmond,Va,and Marva(Donald) of Aylett,VA;13 nieces and nephews who were so very special to him,15 great-nieces and nephews;loving and caring aunts,Bessie Quarles and Dorothy Wood;and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Lawrence Lewis Carter

August 10, 1947 - December 4, 2007