Raymond Gilbert Carter Jr., 89, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m. in Panorama Memorial Gardens with Sammy Campbell officiating.
Mr. Carter was born February 11, 1935 in Buena Vista, Virginia, son of the late Raymond Gilbert Carter Sr. and Ruby Clifton Carter-Sheltman.
Ray loved playing his guitar, especially gospel music.
He was married to the late Anna Mae Kline Carter.
Surviving are two daughters, Sylvia J. Coffey and Judy Riccitelli, both of Front Royal; three sons, Jerry W. Carter, Raymond Gilbert Carter III and Jeffrey M. Carter, all of Front Royal; brother, Robert Carter of Florida; two sisters, Lois Marchi and Joyce “Ann” Derflinger, both of Front Royal;13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Christine Hinsinger. His brother, Kenneth Carter, followed him to heaven on January 25.
Ray,
Wishing you and your family as much peace as possible during this difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences.💐
T &L Williams.
Thank You for your kind words..!
Rest in peace. Now your reunited with Anna Mae and Christine.
Thank You Debbie and Rick. We love you two.
So sorry to hear about your dad. He was a good friend. I use to come with him when he would come to the Lynn Care and play music. I will miss him.
Thank You Tanya. When dad moved to Florida with me he told me you two were good friends..!! He thought a lot of you.
My Sincere Condolences
Those we love don’t go away,they walk beside us everyday
Unseen unheard but always near so loved so missed so very dear
RIP Raymond fly high
Thank You Mary Jane.
Much love and sympathy from Greg Johnson and family