Thomas Neal Carter

Thomas Neal Carter took his place in heaven July 14, 2015. He was born October 4, 1924 in Wake County, NC, to Cora Biggs and Harold Eveleigh Carter, Sr. A graduate of Gray High School, he worked for Noland Company for over 40 years. Mr. Carter proudly served his country during World War II in the US Army Air Forces. He was a C-47 Crew Chief and spent several months as a German Prisoner of War after his plane was shot down during Operation Market Garden. Mr. Carter was a devoted member of Central Terrace United Methodist Church for most of his life and was active in the local chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Ruby Parks Carter; sister, Virginia Carter Tucker Johnson; and brother, Harold Eveleigh Carter, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Carter Conrad (Keith); and two grandchildren, Elaine and Thomas Conrad. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at Central Terrace United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dave DiMarco officiating. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the church. Memorials may be made to Central Terrace United Methodist Church, 3 East Devonshire Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staffs of Bayada Home Health Care and the 6th Floor Special Cardiac Unit at Forsyth Medical Center for their compassionate care

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