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Obituary For Jesse H. "June" Carter, Jr.

Jesse H. "June" Carter, 81, of Surry Court, Martinsville, departed this life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at SOVAH Health Martinsville. He was born in Virginia on February 17, 1939, the son of the late Jesse Carter, Sr. and the late Lillian Carter Eggleston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita "Sweat Pea" Carter.

"June" as he was affectionately called, was a member of the Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Usher Board, and Sunday School. He retired from the Henry County School System after many years of service, and also, from Tultex Corporation.

Jesse leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Anna Martin Carter of the home; two daughters, Andrea Carter Best of Sana Monica, CA, and Ursula Watkins of Axton, VA; two sons, Nakia O'Brian "Kiki"(Nikki) Carter, and Ricky Simon both of Martinsville, VA; 11 grandchildren; one sister, Gloria Cheathum of Martinsville, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 12 p.m. at the Carter Family Cemetery, Meadow Garden Road, Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face Covering, and social distancing is required. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Monday, November 30, 2020, between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

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Praying for the family. RIP June. Eric Hairston, Hampton, VA

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Gloria and Carter Family, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved June. You are now and will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Jesse & Colleen (Carter) Hairston

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Sweet Anna, I never got to meet June, but your stories are priceless. May you always continue to tell them to the Grandbabe's and may they never get tired of hearing them. June and You had a wonderful journey together and God truly blessed your marriage. Miss you and your laughter. Praying over You and the Kids. Love you. Germaine Parsons

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June Carter Family: You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. James "Junior" & Sondra Draper

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I forgot to add my name to my message it is from Amanda Cabiness miss y'all so much!!!

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Anna Angie,Kiki and family I am so deepened saddened to hear the passing of June he was such a sweet neighbor always treated me with respect .Praying for you and your family love y'all so much miss you dearly

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Ana, Kiki and family, we are so saddened by June's passing! He was a very sweet cousin, so caring and always had a smile .... Know we will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. With Warm Regards and Sincere Sympathy, Love Betty Day

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Anna and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your love one. You are in our prayers. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

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Anna, we're so sorry to hear of June's passing. He was our "big cousin ". Always pleasant and smiling whenever we met. We're continually praying for your strength as well as the rest of the family.We love you , Ronald & Shirley Adams Harris

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To Anna and family: We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are that each of you find peace and comfort in the days to come. May God continue to bless and keep you all. Ramona Hairston and the Hairston family.

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Sorry for your loss, sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God continued love will Comfort the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer_ President.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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