James Lawson Carter, Jr. (1939 – 2022)

James Lawson Carter, Jr., passed away at home, surrounded by family, on December 21, 2022.

He was born in Rawlings, VA, on September 25, 1939, the eldest son of James Lawson Carter, Sr. and Mozelle Chandler Carter.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris Powers Carter; four children, Catherine Priest (Bo) of Front Royal, VA, Anthony Carter of Front Royal, Terry Carter (Gary) of Front Royal, and Lisa Carter of Front Royal; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Charles H. Carter of Richmond, VA, Marilyn F. Carter of McKenny, VA, Dale Fountain (Yogi) of McKenny, Gaye Perkinson (Raymond) of Wilsons, VA, and Bobby Carter (Sherry) of Chester, VA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Sylvia Carter Newland and Carl Beauford Carter.

James served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1962. He retired from Centel Phone Company after 46 years.

The family will hold services on April 22, 2023, at Shenandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, Va.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boulder Crest Foundation, 18370 Bluemont Village Lane, Bluemont, VA, which provides needed services for veterans, first responders, and their families, or Wildlife Vet Care of Boyce, 1150 Tilthammer Mill Road, Boyce, VA, which provides medical care for injured wildlife.