George A. Canter Jr.

Published 8:58 am Monday, April 18, 2016

Mr. George A. Canter Jr., 69, of Mocksville, died April 12, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

He was born Aug. 9, 1946 in Forsyth County to Nancy “Natler” Renegar Canter and George A. Canter Sr. Mr. Canter was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Green Meadows Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue Bowles Canter in 2015.

Surviving: a son, James R. Canter (Lisa); a daughter, Kathryn “Kathy” C. Evans (Shawn); 3 grandchildren, Kaitlin, Cody and Conner Evans; and a sister, Jane Canter.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15 at Green Meadows Baptist Church with Pastor Josh Greene officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials: Green Meadows Missions Fund, 1646 NC 801 N., Mocksville; or Hospice/Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, 27103.

Condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.