Joseph H. Carter died at age 82 in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 23, 2020.  He was born Joseph Henry Carter, April 13, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Esther Mae and Richard Walter Carter.

Joseph (Joe) Carter defined “tough on the outside and soft on the inside”. He believed that education, hard work, and commitment to excellence were the formula for success. He wanted the best for everyone around him and he carried these values with him in everything he did as a loyal father, grandfather, husband, brother, soldier and professional. 

Growing up in Dayton, Ohio in the 1950’s Joe’s adventurous spirit and desire to serve led him to enter the United States Army.   Joseph pursued his love of math and all things financial to receive a Bachelor and Master of Business from Central State University in Wilberforce, OH, eventually becoming a Certified Public Accountant.  He joined the General Motors (GM) Accounting team in the 1970’s and led a successful career as a member of the GM Executive Finance organization for over 30 years.  Among his many civic and professional accomplishments, Joe was a member of the Masonic order of Freemasons with  Amer#107 Dayton, OH.  Anyone who knew Joseph Henry Carter knew his greatest love after his family and friends was golf. He was an accomplished and avid golfer who traveled to over 100 golf courses all over the world and internationally.  

Joseph Carter is survived by his daughters, Gwendolyn Carter (John Barber) and Sharon Eslick (Melvin Eslick), his stepdaughter, Sharon C. Jackson, brother, William Carter; his grandchildren: Crystal Regina Eke-McCain, Tiffany Marie Blue, Melvin Joseph Eslick, Nichelle Deann Eslick; a host of great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his wives Marlene Carter (nee Ward) and Hope Staten (nee Williams Bronston Atwell); and his brothers, James T. Carter and David G. Carter, Sr.

The family would like to express appreciation to all who have shown support and love during this time. Your prayers and words of comfort have consoled our hearts and your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. A special thank you to these specific individuals who went above and beyond in showing their support: Blayne and Erika Carter-Gladden, Sharon Jackson, Shavon Proffitt, Betty Fisher, Charles Carter Jr (aka CJ), Linda Banks-Grant, Karen Banks and Darrell Miller II.