Albertis Carter

Albertis Carter was born on June 6, 1926 in Manning / Clarendon County, SC, the eldest of two children born to the union of Elijah and Edith Robinson Carter. He joined seven older siblings from his father’s first marriage, having lost his father when he was four years old. His relationships with his siblings would help provide a foundation upon which he would build his life long principle of “family first.” Albertis attended Jordan Elementary School. He accepted Christ at an early age attending Union Cypress AME Church. In 1946 he married “the love of his life,” a young teacher from Sumter, SC named Frances Jones and to this union six children were born; the first two, Jeannie and Esther were born in South Carolina and the others in Philadelphia, PA; Gwendolyn, Roger, Robert, and Nikita. After having researched other locations in the north, he moved his family to Philadelphia, PA in 1953. That same year, he began his employment with Philadelphia Gas Works, working and studying hard over the years to obtain several promotions to ultimately achieve the position of licensed stationary engineer retiring after thirty-four years of service in 1988. After the move to Philadelphia in 1953, he joined St. Barnabas UMC where he was active in the church, participating in men’s groups and the trustee board. After losing the “love of his life” in 1979 to a lengthy illness, he spent his time enjoying his children and grandchildren, working hard and building new relationships. Albertis retired to Houston, DE and found a home at Whatcoat UMC. He would spend his time gardening and wood-working since he now had the space and time to pursue his hobbies. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Jeanie Genrette and Gwendolyn Carter both of Charlotte, NC; son, Nikita Carter, Sr. (Barbara) of Salem, AL; daughter-in-law, Josephine Carter of Philadelphia, PA; grandchildren, Albert, Kamilah, Michael, Christina, Nikita, Jr., Asa, Nolan, Jewel, and Mariah; thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A very special friend, Ms. Elizabeth Salfford. Preceding him in death were his wife, Francis Jones; children, Robert, Roger, and Esther, his parents; five sisters and three brothers. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Albertis Carter, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Albertis Carter

July 6, 1926 - November 14, 2017