Obituaries

K. K. Sewell Funeral Home in Manchester respectfully announces the passing of Jerome Carter on Thursday, December 22rd, 2021.Graveside service will be December 31st, 2021 at 11 AM at Powell Chapel Baptist ChurchTalbotton GAVisitation is from 4 to 6 PM on Thursday the 30th at K K Sewell Funeral Home in Manchester.Jerome Carter was the fourth child of five, and first boy, born to WalterLee and Martha W. Carter on January 9th, 1961. Jerome, nicknamedRonnie, was born in Warm Springs Hospital and raised in Talbotton(Talbot County), Georgia. After graduating from High School, Jeromerelocated to Atlanta, which became his permanent residence.He departed his life Wednesday December 22, 2021 at PiedmontHospital surrounded by his loving family.Jerome joined Powell Baptist Church at an early age, giving his life toChrist and serving faithfully for many years. He was educated in theTalbot Country Public School system attending Ruth Carter Elementaryschool and graduated from Central High School in 1979.Jerome spent the vast majority of his work career employed by The IvanAllen Company and the Peter Noone Company, each for more thantwenty years. After retiring from the general work force, Jeromebecame an entrepreneur and started his own lawn service. Having agreen thumb and a talent for perfectly manicuring lawns, he gained asteady and loyal clientele of satisfied customers. He enjoyed beautifyingyards and contributing to well kept neighborhoods.Jerome was a devoted husband and family man. He loved spendingtime with his children and grandchildren. He was there for all of theirawards shows and events with a proud smile on his face.He was very proud of his barbequing and grilling skills. He was out in theyard cooking whenever the opportunity to contribute was there. If youknew Jerome, you know how much he enjoyed his sweets. His grandsonJauquez knew exactly who to go to get what he wanted.He was a man of habit who loved to walk daily, the weather not being afactor. Jerome walked about eight miles per day. He inspired others inthe neighborhood to do the same. Everyone knew him because he wasthe man who was always walking. In his early years he ran thePeachtree Road race yearly.Jerome is survived by his wife and soulmate of more than forty years,Nedra G. Carter; his daughters Jauquis T. Carter-Hill (Reginald Hill Sr.)and Jasmine J. Carter; his grandsons Jaius Carter, Jaylin Carter, ReginaldHill Jr. and Jauquez Hill. He is also survived by his three sisters, MaryMarshall, Christine Cunningham, Patricia Gaskins (Mark Gaskins,deceased) and his brother, Alton Carter. He is also survived by his Aunt,Alma Nelson, Aunt, Imogene Holmes, and Leila King (David) and anUncle T. L. Melson. In addition he is survived by his sister in laws DoshiaJohnson (James), Regina Barge, Latrece Sypho (Bernard, deceased), andSherron Clifton, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Lee Carter, MarthaWyolene Carter and brother in law Deacon Larry Clifton