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Obituary For Alvin 'AJ' Carter

Alvin J. “AJ” Carter died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on July 19th 2018. AJ was born November 15th, 1950 in Brooklyn NY to the late James Arthur & Edna Louise Carter. He graduated from Queens College in Flushing, NY with a Bachelor’s degree in 1977. AJ spent 25 years with the Durham Police Department and retired as a Lieutenant. After retirement he spent 13 more years as the Captain of the NCCU Police Department where he was employed until his passing. AJ’s greatest passion was teaching and preaching The Gospel of Jesus Christ. He served faithfully as Senior Associate Pastor at Greater Emmanuel Full Gospel Baptist Church. AJ will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years, Beverly, his children, Alesha and Jeremy (Alexis) and his 3 grandchildren, Carter, Jaden, and Marley. He will also be lovingly remembered by his siblings James (Bernice), Melvin (Wanda), Bernard and his sister Sandra and a host of other family and friends. Homegoing service will be on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at First Calvary Baptist Church, 1311 Morehead Ave. at 12:00 noon, visitation at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Greater Emmanuel Full Gospel Baptist Church, 4124 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC. 27703.

Guest Book

I am so sorry to hear this. AJ was my training officer when I went into the Detective Bureau back in 1987. He was a fine man, and a pleasure to work with. I have good memories of both him and Melvin. Your family is in my prayers...

- Tony Parrott

Our warmest sympathies goes to you and yours in these difficult moments. May you find strength from the words of 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 3 Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God. What a loving God who cares about each one of us. He didn't intend for us to grow old and die. He thus has made the SURE promise of a resurrection right here on earth when it is restored to a beautiful paradise (Psalms 37:9-11, 29; Acts 24:15; Isaiah 55;11). Can you see yourself welcoming back to life your loved ones? What a joy it will bring all of us. You can go online to JW.ORG and find out more about this resurrection.

- R&R

Rest in Peace my Brother! May God watch over your family and we know you are in the great hands of the Lord!

- David L. Fitts

I had the opportunity and pleasure working with AJ. in the criminal investigations division of the Durham Police Department. Sergeant Carter was instrumental in guiding and assisting me. I appreciated and depended on his expertise on a daily basis. He so often proudly spoke about his faith and family. I pray GOD'S peace and comfort flow over the entire family.

- John Knight

AJ was among the best of the best people that I know. He was kind, compassionate, friendly and professional in his work. My sincere condolences to the Carter family and all of AJ's friends. Rest in peace my brother in Christ

- Kent Fletcher

I meet AJ when I worked at Kroger several years ago he was a very good person. I will keep the family in my prays. Sharon.

- Sharon Whitted Bason

Our condolences to you, Beverly, Jeremy, Alesha and family. Cousin AJ Carter was a spiritual and loving man. I Loved AJ liked I loved my father, who also passed away this year. AJ was real to me. He kept it real with me- He would say to me'You have to love Gawd! ( It was the way he would say it with a smile) Because AJ really loved God. May 30th I texted AJ- How are you doing? AJ texted back- Hey Larry Jr. I am holding on. Having a few medical issues but God is in control. How about you? Alvin See, AJ was concerned about others and that was a beautiful quality he had and lived. So my dear Family, keep thinking about AJ and keep your fondest memories of AJ in your hearts and share them with others. The Bible gives us this hope in John 5:28, 29 'Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life,...' We will miss AJ but he will not be forgotten. May Jehovah God be with you all as the God of all comfort, comfort you today, tomorrow, weeks, months, years until we see Alvin 'AJ' Carter again. We love you all The Carters- Larry Jr and Tina

- Larry Jr and Tina Carter

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and thanks for all of your services to our city

- EMMA WILDER

Rest in Peace

- Courtland D. Hoggard

May the God of ALL comfort strengthen and comfort the family and friends of Mr. Carter during this most difficult time of sorrow and in the many days to come. May fond memories warm your hearts and give you peace. 2 Corinthians 1:2-4 Revelation 21:3,4

- Jean H

May the love of our Lord and Savior comfort you and the family.

- Stephanie Buie

Praying peace and comfort to the family during this time of bereavement and in the coming days ahead. Michael & Denise Shaw

- Michael Shaw

May the love and mercy of our Lord and Savior be with your family.

- Vicki Reid

You are in our thoughts and prayers Al and Ethel

- Al

Words can't express the emptiness felt in hearing of our dear brother and friends home going. To Sister Beverly and family we pray for your strength and trust GOD in his being your comfort.

- Pastor Paul & HIlda Williams

durham lost a great man.

- kenny nutter

Beverly, I was so sorry to hear that Al passed. Much love to you and your family. I will try to call you.

- Barbara Bales

I am very sorry for the recent loss of your dear loved one, Mr. Alvin. I have a brief encouraging message I would like to share with you from the Bible. The Bible can be a great source of both comfort and hope during this most difficult time in your lives. For an example, at Revelation 21:3-5 it assures us that the day is soon coming when our most loving Heavenly Father is going to wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes and that even pain and death will be no more. I hope after reading this it will be of some comfort to each one of you. If later you would like to learn more from the Bible about why we die or why does a loving God allow so much suffering and injustice, please feel free to go to the website: www.jw.org to find satisfying answers.

- Denise

A.J. You were a great friend and I will miss you.

- Darlene Clayton