Lenard George Washington Carter

LENARD GEORGE WASHINGTON CARTER

A man of few words, but great integrity

On July 18, 1936, the late Arthur and Vester Carter welcomed their third child, Lenard George Washington Carter, into Thomas County, Georgia. Shortly thereafter, the family migrated to Miami, Florida. Lenard completed high school at Dorsey Senior High in Miami, Florida and he obtained his bachelor’s degree at Florida A & M University after which, he later further his education by obtaining his master’s degree.

Upon completion of his education, Lenard taught at various schools in Miami, Florida. Hence, Lenard’s reputation was a man of impeccable character, high moral standards, and honesty which gained him the respect of his employers and co-workers.

Lenard’s children often saw the scholar in their father. He was an excellent mathematician, poet, writer and music composer. He also enjoyed lively and provocative topics about religion, sports, politics and current events. His favorite scriptures were Psalm 23, Psalm 100 and Psalm 121, which brought him comfort and strength. Lenard’s favorite song was, “One Day at A Time Sweet Jesus.”

From previous unions, Lenard was blessed with five (5) children: Derrick, Dwayne and Dr. Ericka Carter-Rolle, Akeem and Keesha Carter.

While being employed as a Guidance Counselor at Comstock Elementary School, Lenard met Meral Gibson-Readon. Hence, this lead to a union being formed on October 7, 1997 and persisted for 22 years.

On April 15, 2018, after a prolonged illness, the Lord called Lenard home. Preceding Him in Death: Father:Arthur Washington Carter; Mother:Vester Lucille Carter Brother: Arthur Washington Carter Jr.;Sister:Betty DeBose Nephews: Andre and Ardnell DeBose

Left to cherish his memories are:

Wife:Meral Carter; Daughters: Dr. Ericka Carter-Rolle and Keesha Carter;Sons: Derrick, Dwayne, and Akeem Carter;Son in-law: Carlos Rolle, Step Sons: Charles Readon (Shantionill), Pastor Phillip Readon (Janice) and Pastor Eric Readon (Lakisha); Grand Children: Eric and Kristyna Carter; Step Grand Children: Janay, Chelsea, Charles Jr. Phillip Jr. and Eric Jr. Readon; Sister: Evelyn Belford (Tootie); Aunt: Lydia Walker; Uncle: Leroy Walker; Nieces: Ardyce Breland (Cheyenne), Alycia Young, Stacie Cheatem, Dr. Theresa Smith, Lynn Thurston and Daphne Adderley; Nephews: Arthur and Alienon DeBose and Daryl Young; Grand Nephews and Nieces: Darius Gomez,Darnell Toliver, Alexandria Young Andrew Young,Michael Breland,Aundryel Breland, Andre Barker, Andre DeBose ll, Anyea, Atrell, Ardtneal, Artemus, Alex, and ArthurDeBose; Adopted daughterand Caregiver: Bernie Adderley; Adopted Son and Caregiver: Tony Brown; Sister in-laws: Reverend Thelcene Simms, Sheila Johnson, Ametha Thurston, Curlene, Bridgette and Edwina Gibson, and Breneva Williams; Brother in-laws: Heanon and Arthel Gibson, Reverend Johnathon Simms and Leonard Johnson.Host of relative and friends too numerous to mention.

MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.