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Landon Homes “Bumps” Carter

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Birth	:	24 Nov 1912 USA
Death	:	23 Feb 2012 Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Boydton Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.6681610, -78.3853580
Description	:	Landon Homes "Bumps" Carter, 99, of Boydton, departed this life surrounded by loving friends after a brief illness on Thursday, 23 Feb. 2012. He enjoyed a full, happy life and loved helping others. He was a faithful benefactor in the Boydton area; contributing generously to the Medical Center, the Boydton Volunteer Fire Department, Boyd Tavern, Prestwould, Boydton Live Saving Station, local churches and others. He donated the land for the Boydton Volunteer Fire Department where he was one of the original founders. Most recently, he funded the construction of the Town Hall cupola for the 200th Birthday of Boydton where he... Read More	Landon Homes "Bumps" Carter, 99, of Boydton, departed this life surrounded by loving friends after a brief illness on Thursday, 23 Feb. 2012. He enjoyed a full, happy life and loved helping others. He was a faithful benefactor in the Boydton area; contributing generously to the Medical Center, the Boydton Volunteer Fire Department, Boyd Tavern, Prestwould, Boydton Live Saving Station, local churches and others. He donated the land for the Boydton Volunteer Fire Department where he was one of the original founders. Most recently, he funded the construction of the Town Hall cupola for the 200th Birthday of Boydton where he was recognized as the oldest citizen. He was born at his lifelong home, "Cedar Crest", in Boydton, and beginning in 1938 he was the owner/operator of Cedar Crest Dairy, delivering milk locally. Later he raised beef cattle and was a relief mail carrier for 15 years. In 1930, he became a volunteer firefighter and served for many decades. He enjoyed sports and following his "baseball career" at Boydton High School, he played for the Boydton Baseball Team in the 1940's. He was a lifelong member of the Boydton United Methodist Church. After his education in Boydton, he attended Randolph Macon Academy and Smithdeal Massy College in Richmond. He was the son of the late Dr. Garland (Big Doc) Homes Carter and Annie Haskins Boyd Carter; he was predeceased by his brother Dr. Garland Norfleet (Little Doc) Carter and his sister, Virginia (Dilsy) Armistead Carter. He is survived by many loving friends and cousins. A funeral was held Monday at Boydton United Methodist Church with interment in Boydton Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Boydton United Methodist Church, PO Box 328, Boydton, VA 23917. Wood Funeral Service, Chase City, is serving the family. SoVaNow.com / February 28, 2012

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Landon Homes “Bumps” Carter's memorial is located at: Boydton Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA.
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Landon Homes “Bumps” Carter death on 23 Feb 2012 in Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 36.6681610
Longitude: -78.3853580

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Garland Homes Carter

(1871 - 1961)

Annie Haskins Carter

(1872 - 1931)

Siblings

Dr Garland Norfleet Carter

(1900 - 1975)

Virginia Armistead “Dilsy” Carter

(1904 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Boydton Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6681610, -78.3853580

2. Boydton Baptist Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6682032, -78.3846993

3. Alexander Boyd Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6684826, -78.3875246

4. Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6662600, -78.3868300

5. Saint Taylor RZUA Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6702730, -78.3816120

6. Williams Grove R.Z.U.A. Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6738920, -78.3749740

7. Jerusalem Temple United Holy Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6678680, -78.3988240

8. Boydton Town Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6644774, -78.3986276

9. Hatchell Family Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6627460, -78.3979770

10. Cooper Family Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6710420, -78.3693480

11. Gregory Family Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6786160, -78.3594490

12. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6622009, -78.4141998

13. New Saint Douglas Baptist Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6833400, -78.3517990

14. Saint Douglas Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6838279, -78.3503349

15. Christ Chapel Episcopal Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6832540, -78.3456460

16. Ghee Family Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6821340, -78.3354400

17. Thompson Family Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6972000, -78.4254000

18. Greenwood Baptist Church Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6292700, -78.4140300

19. Rehoboth Methodist
Phillis, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6266440, -78.3555110

20. Rolfe Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6835800, -78.4462100

21. Walker Family Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7126390, -78.4176850

22. Love - Young Cemetery
Baskerville, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6532240, -78.3214930

23. Coleman Family Cemetery
Baskerville, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6783539, -78.3196394

24. Wright Family Cemetery
Boydton, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6553810, -78.4514860