Thomas Robert 'Bob' Carter, 72

DENTON, Md. - Thomas Robert "Bob" Carter, of Denton, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Caroline Home for Hospice, Denton. He was 72.

He was born Nov. 21, 1935, in Greensboro, son of the late E. Carleton Carter and Agnes Effie (Hignutt) Carter.

He was a farmer and had been employed by the former Acme Markets.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn F. (Chance) Williamson Carter; three stepsons, Stephen Ralph Williamson of Harrisburg, Pa., Edwin Barry Williamson of Preston and Dale Clark Williamson of Cordova; two grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Williamson and Andrew Noah Williamson; three nieces; and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by four siblings, Edward Carleton Carter, Mary Elizabeth (Carter) Orme, Rebecca Ellen (Carter) Exley Stafford and Patsy Ann Carter.

Friends may call at the Framptom Funeral Home, Federalsburg, from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Greensboro Cemetery with the Rev. Howard "Buddy" Dunn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caroline Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 362, Denton, MD 21629.

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