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Melvin H. Canter

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Birth	:	8 Jun 1930 Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	18 Jul 2016 Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3642006, -82.1369019
Description	:	Melvin H. Canter, age 86, of Elizabethton went to be with the Lord and his wife on Monday, July 18, from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Mr. Canter was born on June 8, 1930 in Elizabethton to the late Howard H. Canter and Rosie Hicks Canter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ellen Wilson Canter on September 30, 2013; a brother, Burley Canter; a sister, Ruby Peters; a grandson, Tony Canter on February 13, 2013; and a granddaughter, Bobbie Sue Canter Tipton in May 2015. Mr. Canter was a member of Pleasant... Read More	Melvin H. Canter, age 86, of Elizabethton went to be with the Lord and his wife on Monday, July 18, from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Mr. Canter was born on June 8, 1930 in Elizabethton to the late Howard H. Canter and Rosie Hicks Canter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ellen Wilson Canter on September 30, 2013; a brother, Burley Canter; a sister, Ruby Peters; a grandson, Tony Canter on February 13, 2013; and a granddaughter, Bobbie Sue Canter Tipton in May 2015. Mr. Canter was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church for the past 68 years, where he and his wife helped establish the church. Mr. Canter owned several businesses over the past 68 years in Elizabethton including Canter’s Market, Canter’s Greenhouse, Canter’s Auction House, Canter’s Plumbing and Electric, and Canter’s Mobile Home Park, before retiring. Those left to cherish his memory include two sons, Harvey H. Canter and wife Pat, of Telford and Bobby Canter and wife Louise, of Elizabethton; three daughters, Shirley Price, Judy Wiseman, and Karen Stout, all of Elizabethton; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Harrison and husband Ryan, Ethel Winters, and Ruth Russell, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Melvin H. Canter will be conducted at 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Pleasant Beach Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Honeycutt and Rev. Mark Fowler, officiating. Honorary officiant will be Rev. Bobby Stout. Music will be provided by Greg and Tammy Russell. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the church, prior to the service on Thursday; or at the residence at other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 22, 2016 in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Phillip Canter, Westley Canter, Harvey W. Canter, Jeffrey Crowe II, Stacy Whitaker and Andy Hyder. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Shepherd, Joseph Price, Joshua Stout, Burley Canter, Toby (Jamie) Williams and Randy Grindstaff. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Pleasant Beach Baptist Church, Elizabethton at 12:00 PM on Friday, to go in procession to the cemetery. The family of Mr. Canter would like to thank the staff in ICU and 3rd Floor at Sycamore Shoals Hospital and Hospice for the care you gave to our father. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to Pleasant Beach Baptist Church, 108 Pleasant Beach Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643 in honor of Mr. Canter. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is serving the Canter family.

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Melvin H. Canter's memorial is located at: Pearl Bowers Cemetery, Elizabethton, Carter County, USA.
When did Melvin H. Canter death?
Melvin H. Canter death on 18 Jul 2016 in Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
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Latitude: 36.3642006
Longitude: -82.1369019

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Ellen Marie Wilson Canter

(1933 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pearl Bowers Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3642006, -82.1369019

2. Peters Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3556650, -82.1415540

3. Grindstaff Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3513640, -82.1462130

4. Crow Cemetery
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6. Kitzmiller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3732300, -82.1539200

7. Bowers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3514000, -82.1198100

8. A.B. Grindstaff Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3819000, -82.1530620

9. Nave-Hess Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3460300, -82.1527540

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Coordinate: 36.3661040, -82.1060640

12. Bowers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3700600, -82.1055250

13. Morrell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3830986, -82.1605988

14. Bowers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3396988, -82.1511002

15. Stover Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3689100, -82.1704700

16. Minton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3794100, -82.1655700

17. Buckles Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3828011, -82.1108017

18. Old Horse Shoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3388950, -82.1169450

19. Young Farm Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3336970, -82.1425300

20. Carden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3357300, -82.1204500

21. Dave Buckles Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3701500, -82.0985100

22. Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3924700, -82.1073610

23. Brooks Family Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3958200, -82.1063500

24. Deloach Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3466988, -82.1817017