Carlton James Carter

When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not here to see, if the sun should rise and I should find your yes filled with tears for me. I wish so much you would not cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we did not get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and every time you think of me, I'll be thinking of you too. When tomorrow starts without me please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. She said my place was ready in heaven far above, that I would have to leave behind ail those I dearly loved. As I turned to walk away a tear fell from my eye, for all my life I never thought that I really wanted to die. I had so much to live for, and so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I would be leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good days and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while, I'd want to say good-bye to you, to hug you, see you smile. But then finally I realized that this could never be, and all the special times we've shared, must take the place of me. So today I walk through Heaven's gates, but I didn't feel alone, because God looked down and smiled at me, saying "Carlton welcome home!" So when tomorrow starts without me, don't worry, don't be sad, I'm in the hands of Jesus and that should make you glad. Life Reflections Carlton James Carter made his entrance into this world on March 24, 1952. Ne was the second of seven children born to the union of John N. and Marie Carter. Carlton professed his love for Christ at an early age attending Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he served under the leadership of Reverends James E. Fiddmont and Oliver K. Patterson. Carlton's thirst for knowledge resulted in him becoming an avid Sunday school participant. Nis willingness to serve prompted him to become a member of the Usher Board, welcoming all who entered with his smile and engaging personality. Carlton grew up in Richmond Neights, Missouri and graduated from Maplewood-Richmond Neights Nigh School. While attending St. Louis Community College he decided to embark upon a career with the U.S. Air Force. After serving 10 years as a Command Post Specialist, Carlton culminated his assignment, receiving an Nonorable Discharge. Ne spent several years working for the Department of Defense prior to attaining his current position with Asea Brown Bover (ABB), formerly known as Westinghouse. Carlton devoted 25 years of his life to ABB, as a dedicated and loyal employee. His favorite past time activities included traveling, photography, attending cultural events and spending time with the family. Carlton's passion for photography and his keen eye for detail led to the formation of his own freelance company, Cz Photography. This undertaking provided him with the opportunity to utilize his skills for countless private affairs and several prominent magazines and newspapers throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Carlton's love for his family, and their love for him, was indisputable. It is this love that molded him into the charismatic man that will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents, John and Marie Carter; his children, Lesley Martin (Dana), Cortney Carter and Kelsey Carter; his stepson, Kenneth Dickerson; two sisters, Valerie Norful (Ervin) and Lillious Lumpkins; four brothers, John N. Carter III (Wanda), Bruce Carter, Alan Carter (Valerie) and Darren Carter; eight grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Services held: Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Interment: St. Louis Cremation St. Louis, Missouri .