Calhoun Kenneth Carter
Calhoun Kenneth Carter passed on Friday, April 2, 2021. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Calhoun Fergerson Carter and Marguerite Estelle (Tyler) Carter.
His wife of 57 years Elizabeth (Betty) Ann (McAllister) Carter preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by his daughters, Betsy Carter Clendaniel of Lincoln, Delaware and spouse Rick and family consisting of two children and their respective spouses and three grandchildren and Sandra Phillips of Whaleyville, Maryland and her spouse Jeffrey and family consisting of two children their respective spouses and grandchildren; brother, Maurice of Cocoa Beach, Florida and his wife Jackie and their family consisting of three children and their spouses and one great grandchild. Brother Clifford passed in 2019 leaving his wife Beverly and three children and six grandchildren.
Ken served in World War II on the Battleship Maryland in the Pacific Theatre.
Kenneth spent several years in Maryland with the Department of Transportation supervising the construction of several roads and bridges; surveying and layout of projects. Kenneth was licensed in Delaware, Maryland and West Virginia as a Professional Land Surveyor. He wrote then Legislative Surveyors Law for Delaware, while serving on the State Board, with the help of several Professional Land Surveyors. Kenneth represented the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County in the rebuilding of the Coast after the March 1962 Storm. He coordinated the cleanup and staked out the Dune Line for the Army Corp of Engineers. He also instituted the erection of the Sand Fence and started the grass planting program in Maryland and Delaware. Ken represented 90% of land owners as a witness in testimonies in the acquisition of Federal taking of Assateague Island. He testified in Court's in Maryland and Delaware on Land disputes. Kenneth wrote the first Zoning Law for both Worcester County, Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware. He was very active in many of the development projects in Worcester, Sussex and In Wicomico Counties. From the survey of land, Land Planning, development of new lands and salvaging of Borrow Pits for residential use. Obtaining permits, lay out and supervising construction. Ken was a 73 year Mason, member of Doric #30 Masonic Lodge serving 2 terms as Chaplin.
A funeral service will be held at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin on April 17, 2021 at 12 noon. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will follow at Granite Memorials in Bishopville.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot's Way, Milford, DE 19963, or Calvary Church, 301 S.E. Front Street, Milford, De 19963.
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