Paul Cleveland Carter, the beloved husband of Bessie Cunningham Carter, departed this life on Friday morning, January 12, 2024.
He was a native of Henry County, Virginia and a resident of Rockingham County for the majority of his life. Paul was a former member of Saint Mariah United Holy Church and was a retired farmer by trade. Having a passion for cultivating the land, he alongside with his best friend, Cecil Isley, farmed for many years.
His parents, Tinnie Spencer Carter and Henry Carter; siblings, Otis Carter, Ben Carter, Elizabeth Hayes, Denise Hayes and Kevin Hayes, preceded him in death.
Survivors are: beloved wife, Bessie Cunningham Carter; daughters, Sharon Carter and Laverne Cunningham; sons, Joe Carter, Victor Carter and Billy Carter (Marcia); 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters-in-law, Mary Cummings, Bernice Lawson and Shirley Carter; special friend, Cecil Isley; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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