DECEASED TEACHER:  CHARLES H. CARTER (ENGLISH)

Charles H. "Chuck" Carter of Spotsylvania County died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at his home, following a short illness.

He was born Sept. 4, 1938, in Mount Hope, W.Va., to the late Eugene Scott and Alma Doss Carter.

He was a member of the class of 1956 at Mount Hope High School and a 1960 graduate of Concord College.

He was an exceptional educator honored by his peers and students with whom he shared his love of history and his knowledge of the English language for more than 30 years before retirement.

His summers were spent indulging his love for travel with trips all over the world. He enjoyed entertaining family, friends and students with stories of his adventures.

He is survived by one sister, Fran Carter Birdsong and her husband, Jerry, of Mount Hope; one brother, Richard D. Carter and his wife, Louise, of Gahanna, Ohio; one uncle, David L. Carter of Highpoint, N.C.; three nephews; one niece; two great-nephews; two great-nieces; and 18 cousins. He also is survived by his longtime associate and partner, William Noble of Fredericksburg; and special friends, Ben Whitaker, Burt and Dianne Shand, Ted and Dianne Clark and others at Fredericksburg Mercedes-Volvo who generously gave care, comfort, encouragement and support during his illness.

There will be no funeral and interment will be private in respect of his wishes.

A memorial service will be held at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church in Mount Hope, at a date to be announced.

Those wishing to make contributions in his memory may do so to Mount Hope Presbyterian Church, 412 Main St., Mount Hope, W.Va. 25880; to the Greater Mount Hope Community Fund, 211 Bluestone Road, Mount Hope, W.Va. 25880; or to a charity of choice.

Online guest book at covenantfuneralservice.com.

Published by The Free Lance - Star on Feb. 16, 2007.

- Our thanks to Mrs. Suzanne Hannay (English -  1968-1977) for letting us know about Mr. Carter