James Carter

Mr. James “Jim” Edward Carter, 77, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at home surrounded by his children. He was born on April 7, 1942, in Thomasville to Edward Norris Carter and Juanita James Carter. Jim was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Thomasville High School in 1960 and furthered his education with a scholarship to Wake Forest University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Accounting in 1964. Upon graduation, he married the love of his life, Edith Hiatt and they moved to Winston-Salem where he started his career with A.M. Pullen, ultimately retiring as a partner with over 30 years of service. Jim enjoyed golfing, puzzles, and reading. He and Edith traveled to all 50 states within their 55 years of marriage and traveled across the country twice in retirement. He was an honest man of upstanding moral character that always kept his word. He was also an avid contributor who always supported his community. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Edith Hiatt Carter. Surviving are two daughters, Cristie Lynn Carter, Courtney Carter King and husband Sam; one son, Jamison Hiatt Carter and wife Margaret Griffith; six grandchildren; and one sister, Linda Hilliard. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Friday, January 24, 2020, at First Baptist Church on Fifth with Pastor Emily Hull McGee officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church on Fifth, 501 W Fifth St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, or Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.