Pike County AlArchives Obituaries.....Carter, Wiley A. December 23, 1957
************************************************
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm
************************************************

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Alice F Kelley http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00033.html#0008183 January 14, 2017, 9:33 am

“Signs of the Times” Primitive Baptist Periodical, July 1958 Issue


WILEY A. CARTER – Pike Co., Ala.
	Wiley A. Carter was born Feb. 16, 1881, and departed this life on Dec. 23,
1957, after a lingering illness of nearly a year.  He was one of the nine sons
and three daughters born to Henry S. Carter and Emmaline (Sis) Bryan Carter to
reach adulthood.  His entire life was lived in Pike County, Alabama.  He was
married to Flossie Rodgers, a daughter of T.M.H. [Thomas Matthew Harris Rodgers]
and Olivia Rodgers [Lucy Olivia Alabama Folmar], and to this union was born one
daughter, who died at an early age.
	He joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Elam on June 12, 1927, and was
followed in baptism one month later by his wife.  Recognizing a gift, the church
ordained him a deacon July 5, 1928.  His greatest joy in this world was his
active contention for the doctrine of salvation by grace – the faith once
delivered to the saints.  Not only was he a Father in Israel to Elam Church, he
also supported the neighboring churches and associations with his presence, with
his means, and with his wisdom.  His home was ever a gathering place and resting
place for Old Baptists and Elders from all parts of the country.  Not only was
he a staunch supporter of the Old Church and its doctrine, he was also a friend
to his neighbor and fellowman.  He was a source of strength in time of trouble,
his means were available in time of need, and his wisdom was sought by many.
	He is survived by his widow; four brothers: Cada and Frank, Abbeville, Ala.,
and Bryant and Raymond, Goshen, Ala.; one sister, Eva Carter Rodgers, Goshen;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
	The funeral was conducted by Elder E. D. Gafford and his pastor, Elder J.
Russell Gibson, Sr., and his earthly remains were laid to rest in Elam Cemetery
[two miles north of Goshen] to await the second coming of Jesus Christ.
	He will be sorely missed by his family, his church, his neighbors, and by his
community, but we trust that our loss is his eternal gain.  A nephew, A. C. Carter



File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/pike/obits/c/carter2223gob.txt

This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/

File size: 2.6 Kb