Wilson Neal Nick Carter

Raleigh - A great man has entered into his heavenly reward…. Wilson Neal Nick Carter…Papa, entered his heavenly home on December 28, 2013, leaving behind many people who love and cherish him. Nick was born in a loving home in Hillsborough, NC, to the late Wilson Neal Carter, Sr and the late Thelma Gertrude Carden Carter. He married his sweetheart, Joyce Ann Watkins Carter on October 17, 1954 after dating for only 6 weeks. They were married for 52 years, 7 months. Nick worked for Durham Life for 30 years. He won many awards. He had a strong work ethic that took him far in the insurance business. Proverbs 10:4 Lazy men are soon poor, hard workers get rich.His family knew him as Papa…a man who loved his family and wanted them to come live with him in heaven. He was a great witness too many, whether it was his witness at Raleigh First Church of the Nazarene, where he worshipped for 32 years, or around town. He would leave witnessing tracks at restaurants with his tip, a $2 bill. He was always telling people to Read the Bible, for that teaches you how to live. Grow your relationship with Christ, for He is the one that matters. Your spiritual life was very important to him. While he was in the hospital, during those last days, he would ask everyone who came into his room, if they read their Bible and if they knew Christ. He was a great example on how to be a good husband, father, and Christian. Nick is survived by his daughter, Sandra Hope Allen, husband Don; Grandchildren, Amy and Malcolm Allen, Niki & Jonathan Schreibeck, Katie and Jon Manson, Trey & Sabryna Williams, and Tim Williams; Great Grandchildren Kenley, Emma and Carter Allen, Allyson & Madalynn Schreibeck, Jonathan Neal & Rayden Manson and Ryder Williams; His sister, Marylee Jones, husband Bobby, his brother Norman Carter, wife Kit, His aunt, Adell Howard and many many nieces, nephews and cousins.He is preceded in death, by his parents, Wilson Neal & Thelma Gertrude Carter, his wife, Joyce Ann Watkins Carter, his daughter, Sue Carter Williams, his great grandson, Nathan William Schreibeck, and his brothers, Jimmy M. Carter, Harry G. Carter and Larry Carter. The family will receive friends at Raleigh First Church of the Nazarene, 1329 US Highway 70 W, Garner, NC 27529 on December 31,2013 at 9:30am - 11:00am. Service will be at 11:00am the same day. Following the service, the burial will be at Montlawn Memorial Park 2911 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603. Officiating the service will be Pastor Jim Stewart, Pastor Katherine Widdifield, and Reverend Riley Powell. Memorial contributions may be made to Raleigh First Church of the Nazarene.