The world bids farewell to John Byrd Carter Sr. (Charleston, South Carolina), departing on May 15, 2024 at the age of 97. John Byrd leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Byrd Carter Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his wife Jean Riddle Carter; his parents, Pearl Buero Carter Redell and Henry H. L. Carter (Christian H. L. Redell); and his sisters, Helen Clarkin and Claire Gelwicks.

He is survived by : his brother Christian H. L. Redell, Jr. (Maria); his children, John Byrd Carter, Jr. (Susan) and Janet Carter Cooper (Ronnie); and his grandchildren, Kate Evans (Sandy), Brooke Wood (Daniel), Bryan Cooper (Carter), Elizabeth Kelly (Harrison) and Jarrett Cooper (Jack).

Visitation was held on Sunday, May 19th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel (232 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401). A celebration of life was held on Monday, May 20th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bethany United Methodist Church (1853 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412). A burial was held on Monday, May 20th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Holy Cross Cemetery (604 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412).

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church, 1853 Maybank Highway, Charleston, South Carolina, 29412 or your favorite charity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J. HENRY STUHR FUNERAL HOME