Christopher Anthony Carter, 61, of York, S.C. passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 after five years of battling cancer.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Loflin officiating.
Burial will follow in the New London Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle, prior to the service.
Born May 29, 1957 in Stanly County, he was the son of the late James Paul Carter and Cleo Mae Newport Carter.
Mr. Carter was a retired millwright and was of the Baptist faith.
He enjoyed restoring Volkswagon vans, cooking, reading and being outdoors.
Mr. Carter was known for his vast record collection and love of music.
Mr. Carter is survived by his son, Christopher Bryon Carter of New London; granddaughter, Cleo Jane Carter of New London; girlfriend, Karen Shoup of York, S.C.; and brothers James David Carter of Georgia and Richard Milo Carter and wife Jane Howard Carter of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
A son, Jonathan Scott Carter, and a brother, Paul Phillip Carter, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207.