Evester Carter, Sr., age 71, went to be with his Lord on April 2, 2010. Evester affectionately known as "Pops", "Carter", and "Bro" was a man who loved his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, friend, and mentor. Evester was a master carpenter/journeyman who could build anything. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dester Carter; his parents, Ronie and Eunice Carter; sisters, Margaree Aubrey; and brother, Roland Carter. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife and best friend, Carolyn; his children, Cassonya (Joseph) Pugh. Evester (Barbara) Carter, Jr., Rosilind Coleman, Nicole (Roderick) Sibley, Kimberly Coleman; and his grandchildren, Jonathan Evester, Nazhir, Raegan and Kyera; sisters, Pricilla Washington, Penola Buggs, Mae Lizze Burrell, Christine (Floyd) Stewart, Willie Powell; brothers, Jaycee (Arthree) Carter, Jimmy (Judy) Carter; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends including special friends, Mark Jarnegan, Lee Anderson, Cedrix Jarrett, Joe Banks, Johnnie Curry and Donald (Debra) Pullian who he considered his own. He will be sadly missed by all whose life he touched. A public viewing will be held on April 7, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ivy K. Gillespie-Moody Memorial Chapel. A Home-going celebration will be held on April 8, 2010 at 11:00 am. at the Messiah Missionary Baptist Church, 513 Henry SE.