Ted Colon Carter
DARLINGTON – Ted Colon Carter, 86, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 12, at Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family received friends following the service. Born July 11, 1934, Ted was the son of the late Lewis Legrand Carter and Edith Suggs Carter. He attended grade school at High Hill School and was a graduate of St. John’s High School. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard, where he served in Korea, and retired after 29 years of service. Ted worked for Sonoco until his retirement after 28 years. Ted enjoyed woodworking, and was a member of Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Sue Morrell Carter; two sons, Legrand (Lisa) Carter and Dennis (Crystal) Carter; four granddaughters, Carrie G. Carter, Sydney M. Carter, Reagan Carter and Lindy Atkinson; great-grandson, Jason Morgan; two sisters, Judith C. Goodson and Peggy Truett Smith. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, LeRoss Carter, Kenneth Carter and Woody Truett. Memorials may be made to Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church, 1665 Philadelphia St., Darlington, SC 29532. A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.
