Clinton Edward Carter, Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as "Butch," was born June 1, 1951 to the late Helen and Clinton Carter, Sr. in Brooklyn, New York.

For a short season, Butch was in the U.S. Air Force but found that he was better suited for civilian life. He worked at Brookdale Hospital and at the Bronx Municipal Hospital in New York City. He prospered in the position at Bronx Municipal, receiving Service Excellence awards for years in service as a Hospital Police Officer.

Butch will always be a native "New Yorker" but in 1995 he and his family moved to Portsmouth, Virginia. While in Virginia he became employed as a contractor providing services to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a Security Supervisor until his retirement.

Butch was a member of St. Paul Community Baptist Church while residing in New York and transitioned to Grove Baptist Church once he moved to Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a man of many talents. He played the drums and the tambourine and he was a member of the Children of God church choir. He studied the word of God and spoke of it until his last days. His love for the Lord was obvious not only in his talk but also evident in his everyday walk through life.

Some of his favorite pastimes include spending time with family, dancing, sports, music and bar-b-que's. He enjoyed the sounds of Jazz, Gospel and Rhythm &Blues. With his running man and his whistle in tote he was always the life of the party at all of the family events. His favorite sports were basketball, football, and baseball and as much as he loved family, both near and far, he was especially proud of his children.

On August 16, 2018, while at the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland, Butch transitioned from this life to one eternal. He will always be remembered as a man who reverenced his relationship with the Lord; a man that was always energetic, compassionate, and supportive; and a loving husband, father and friend.

In addition to his parents, Helen and Clinton Carter Sr., he joins in glory Lonnie McNeil (cousin), Embry Branch (father in-law), Alexander Graham (grandfather), Nettie Graham (grandmother), and Charles Henderson (brother).

He is survived by his loving wife Ann Carter; Children : Clinton Arthur, Clinton Carter, Arnold (AJ) Allston, Leyia Allston and Empress Etheridge, Teneya Griffin. Grandchildren : Aysia Carter, Wesley Route, Alani Carter, Malik Carter, London Blackman, Logan Arthur, Lincoln Arthur, Bianca Etheridge, Ty-Shown Lewis, Kylie Allston, Keyana Allston, Layla Allston, Makai Sims, Myla Sims. Nieces and nephews; Eric Henderson, Tesha Brown, Mia Walker, Derrick Walker, Jr., Jasmine Griffin, Brittney Griffin, Taijha Harden, Gerado Lorenzo, Tracie White Hagen, Keith Hagen, Irvin Henderson, Jr., Keima Henderson and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. In-Laws : Mother-in-law, Mattie Crosson, Wanda Etheridge, Tom Etheridge, Constance Holder from Georgia, Robert Holder deceased, Embry Branch, Denis Edward Crosson, Tamara Murray, Vernessa Mofield and son-in-law, Dymyus Etheridge; daughters-in-law, Tam Murray and Vanessa Alston, brothers-in-law, Robert Holder (deceased), Embry Branch and Dennis Edwards Crosson. Aunts : Ruth Crosson, Johnnie Mae McNeil, Great Aunt Fannie Bailey, Uncles : Edward Crosson and George Crosson; Nieces and Nephews: Tesha Henderson, Keima Henderson, Mia Walker, Derek Walker, Jr, Eric Henderson, Jasmine Griffin, Brittany Griffin; God Children : Ladeva Carrington, Jarett Butler, Desire Vanwright, Adina Donavan, Jernard Mayes, Kendra Mayes, Garnett Johnny, Rhonda Paul. Siblings : Irvin and Debra Henderson, Philip and Stephanie Griffin, Benny and Betty Spencer, Derek and Genene Walker, Bobby Banks, Debbie Banks, Alfred Anderson, Jerry Henderson, Johnny Henderson, Trevor Walker, Brian Walker, Johnny Quest Marshall, Jemott, Mae Henderson, Ann-Marie Henderson, Sharon Henderson, James (Slim) Ventura, Seth Meningall, Ruby Wheeler and Janice Johns. Cousins : Jacqueline (Jackie) Sancho, Gwendolyn (Gwen) Siddiqu, Alvin Nimmons, Mechelai Sancho, Amir Siddiqu, Muhammad Siddiqu, Nubia Siddiqu, Helen Aptekar, and Michele McNeil, Bobby Banks, Debbie Williams Banks, Syreeta Jasmine Banks, Christopher Banks, Brian Banks, Damon Banks and a host of cousins.

Viewing, Friday, August 24, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until time of Service, 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.  Interment, Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, Virginia  22172.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to MedStar Washington Hospital Center to support the Stewart Trust Compassionate Care Fund. There are two ways to donate:

1. Online at www.medstarwashington.org/philanthropy
1. When prompted to select a designation choose "other" and write in the fund name "Stewart Trust Compassionate Care Fund."
2. Next enter your memorial information on the second page.
2. By check
1. Please make checks payable to MedStar Washington Hospital Center and indicate the fund name and memorial information on the memo line.
2. The address is: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Office of Philanthropy East Building, Suite 1001 Washington, DC 20010