Sidney LeRoy Carter

As seen through the eyes of his grandchildren – LeRoy was a man of kindness, generosity, inspiration, devotion, role model, intelligent, able to do anything, and “always ready to go”. He departed this life on February 19, 2016, leaving a legacy of love, a zest for life, and great storytelling. He was committed to leaving the world better than he found it.

LeRoy now joins his wife of 60 years, Josephine Anderson Carter, and grandson, Alec L. Robinson, who predeceased him. He is survived by two daughters, JoRoyce Robinson (Frank), of Richmond, VA, and Karen Reeves of Fort Mill, SC. Grandchildren include Ian Robinson (Martha), Jourdan Roberts (Jonathan) and Barron Reeves (Allison), and three great grandchildren, Simone, Evelyn and Alec C. Robinson.

A native of Goldsboro, NC, LeRoy was the youngest of eight children. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and completed a degree in electrical engineering. He pursued a career in the textile industry, ultimately a V.P. for Springs Mills for 19 years, and then retired to his own company, Conso.

LeRoy always built a strong community of friends and family wherever he lived. Over the last 12 years he called Aldersgate in Charlotte his home. His passions there included the woodworking shop, the greenhouse, vegetable garden and serving as the go-to “IT Guy” for its many residents. Countless computers, operating systems, emails and printers worked seamlessly due to his knowledge and generosity of time. He was blessed by many friends, most especially Mary Jane Littlejohn, Joe Potter and his buddies in the Liar’s Club.

A celebration of life will be held in the Chapel at Aldersgate, 3800 Shamrock Rd., Charlotte at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, with family visitation after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to the Aldersgate Assisted Living Fund or the Harris Hospice Unit at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital.