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 21, 2023 at 1 PM at Shenandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, Va.

After the service the family will gather for food and fellowship at 68 Lakes Valley Road, Strasburg, VA.