Raymond Walter Carter

On June 2, 2006 the Lord called one of his children home, RAYMOND WALTER CARTER. Raymond was born May 14, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Walter Earl Carter and Olivia Mary Carter. Raymond developed his faith and was raised in the Catholic Church. His earlier education was received at St. Peter Claver Church and School. He was later educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Carver Vocational High School in 1952 where he developed skills in interior decorating, wall paper hanging, and painting. He later joined the United States Marine Corps and served from 1954 to 1958. On June 17, 1961, he was joined in Holy Matrimony to the former Joan Wyeolia Carr. Through this union three children were born Kelly, Tracy and Jason. Raymond was a loving and devoted husband and father. He loved to tell his children about his life's experiences and family history. For many years, Raymond worked for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) as a General Foreman. He was a foreman for several Federal Government buildings in Maryland and Delaware. In April 1990, Raymond took an early retired from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after years of dedicated and committed service. After retirement his days where committed to doing improvements to his home and spending time with his grandchildren. He was affectionately known as Pop-Pop, not only by his grandchildren but by many of the neighborhood children. He formed a special bond with each grandchild and enjoyed taking them on school activities and visiting Baltimore landmarks. Raymond loved to talk and made friends where ever he went. His caring and sharing for others was personified by his commitment to his family, friends and neighbors. He was a volunteer at Ashburton Elementary School. He was well known for his affable demeanor with everyone he met. He was willing to help with student etiquette in the cafeteria and to provide supervision on the play area, the classrooms, and the hallways. He was also known for contributing refreshments to help with after-school clubs. Until his wife, Joan, became ill he enjoyed attending the Ivy Family Support Center where he participated in fashion shows, exercising, line dancing and taking day trips. He also enjoyed watching war movies and taking walks around Druid Hill Reservoir. Raymond leaves to cherish: his loving children, Kelly Curry, Tracy Carter and Jason Carter; four grandchildren, Brandon, Rudy, Ebony and Jason Jr.; one great-grandchild, Armirah; one son-in-law, Rudie Curry; one brother, Melvin Carter; two sisters, Delores Jackson and Minister Maxine Bosworth; and a host of family, friends, and neighbors who will greatly miss him.

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Raymond Walter Carter

May 14, 1934 - June 2, 2006