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Obituary For Lemon E "June" Carter, Jr.
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Lemon E. "June” Carter, Jr., 76, of Laurel Park Ave., Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC.
Born in Pittsylvania County, VA on March 6, 1949, to the late Lemon E. Carter, Sr. and Rosie Mae Jones Carter.
Lemon was a member of Greater New Bethel Apostolic Church, and he attended Spirit Led Temple. After completing his high school education, Lemon enlisted in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged after serving his country faithfully. He retired from Sprint Telephone Company after 44 years of service.
Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife, Marie Swanson Carter of the home; two sons, Corey D. Carter and his wife, Terri Carter of Chesapeake, VA and Dr. Princeton L. Carter and his wife, Dr. Staci Carter of Chapel Hill, NC; one daughter, Dr. Tyrette S. Carter -Henry and her husband, Clinton Henry of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren; two sisters, Pastor Drucilla Hairston of Martinsville, VA and Bernice Wilkerson and her husband, Sammy Wilkerson of Cascade, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at Greater New Bethel Apostolic Church, 933 Bethel Ln., Martinsville, VA with Elder Terry Hairston, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, with military honors.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The family will be present during this time. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 261 Laurel Park Ave., Martinsville between the hours of 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. daily.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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Add A CondolenceMy deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends!
Condolences to Lemon's loved ones. We worked together and he was such a nice, polite, and kind man, always with a smile.
I Have so many memories of June . He's that cousin that always made you feel special. I Will missed the Phone calls for sure. Rest In Paradise Cuz. ❤️
Condolences to the family during this time of bereavement.
My condolences to the family and may peace be with you June.
May you rest easy. Wonderful and gentle spirit.
Sending my sincere condolences to the Carter family during this difficult time. May God give you all comfort now and days to come.
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We will miss June so very much. He helped everyone and was really like a brother. Prayers for family and know that we are here for you and with you. God take care of our brother and his family. Larry & Lori Swanson
My condolences to the family sorry for your loss sending prayers up for the family
Lemon was very professional kind and Thoughtful Sorry
Sorry To Hear Of June Carter Passing. The Family Is In My Thoughts & Prayers. 🙏
Sorry to hear about the passing of my friend and neighbor.Praying for family.
We are saddened by the news of Brother Carter. His kind encouraging words in service will remain pleasant memories . We send our condolences and prayers for comfort during this time.
Rest easy cuz,condolences and prayers to the Family
My respect and condolences to our family in this time of loss, marriage made us family, but love made us brothers (Rest in Jesus.)
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
