Charles Graham Carter

Charles “Graham” Carter, 28, passed away in the early morning of April 18 and is now at peace with God. He leaves behind his loving parents, Michael and Alison Carter; a brother, Zachary Lawrence Carter; and his grandmothers, Betty M. Carter and Marilynn B. Gould. Other relatives include his uncles, Thomas P. Carter, L. Brand Gould, and Andrew L. Hogg; and aunts, Connie Carter, Kelli Louise Gould, Meredith Wanner Gould, and Mary Lee Hogg. Graham was predeceased by a sister, Rachel DeLong Carter and two grandfathers, Thomas P. Carter, Jr. and K. Lawrence Gould. Graham attended Hampden-Sydney College and Randolph-Macon College and was employed by Trinity Turf in Richmond. Good natured, quick-witted, gregarious, and sometimes outspoken, Graham pursued many interests including whitewater kayaking, the music of The Grateful Dead and Phish, soccer, the study of economics, and conservative political thought. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24 at First Baptist Church, 800 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA. In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to make gifts to The Healing Place, 700 Dinwiddie Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23224.