Dr. William Everett Carter died at home Sunday, April 11, 2010 in DeLand, Florida. He was born Friday, May 12, 1922 in Alexandria, Virginia. He is survived by his three children, William E. Carter, Jr. (Ann) of Tampa, Pamela J. Carter Hoxworth (Benjamin) of Greensboro, NC, and Randall G. Carter, DeLand. Three grandchildren survive him, Andrew P. Carter, Tampa, Emily C. Hoxworth, Washington, D.C., and Laura T. Hoxworth, Greensboro, NC. Dr. Carter was the youngest of five children born to Thomas Perry Carter and Teresa Schlichting Carter. His four siblings predeceased him and included Teresa Carter Hawkins, Helen Carter Jarman, Thomas Perry Carter, Jr., and Barbara Ann Carter. Eleanor Jarrett Carter, his loving wife of 51 years, predeceased him in 2002. Dr. Carter received a B.S. degree in 1943 and medical degree in 1946 both from the University of Virginia. Soon after medical school graduation he married Eleanor Mitchener Jarrett of Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1947. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was the senior medical officer aboard the USS Bexar, a troop transport ship. After seven years in the U.S. Navy, he completed a medical residency at the Thayer, VA Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1956, the family moved to DeLand where he established a private practice in internal medicine. During his career, he served as Chief of Staff of both Fish Memorial Hospital (DeLand) and West Volusia Memorial Hospital (now Florida Hospital DeLand). Dr. Carter was also president of the West Volusia Medical Association from 1961-62. He was a kind and gentle man who truly enjoyed the practice of medicine. He would readily tell anyone the best part of his job was the people: patients, fellow physicians and hospital staff. He retired from practice in 1987. In 2008 Dr. Carter was recognized by Florida Hospital DeLand as a Healthcare Pioneer. He was a proud member of the DeLand Rotary Club for 51 years. At his death he was an active member emeritus and had held membership longer than any other member. Dr. Carter was an active member of Spring Garden Avenue Church of Christ. He was a long time member of the DeLand chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). As a native Virginian, Dr. Carter held a lifelong affection for Virginia history, genealogy and the University of Virginia. Dr. Carter was known for his love of nature, especially horticulture. He took great pleasure in working outdoors in his garden. He was a faithful and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed and always remembered. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home in DeLand, FL. Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Allen-Summerhill Memorial Chapel in DeLand, FL with Mr. Jamie Rader officiating. Interment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in DeLand, FL. Arrangements are in the care of Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home in DeLand, FL.