Donald P. Carter of Odenton, previously a Severna Park resident for 32 year, died November 7, of vascular disease after a lengthy illness in University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore.
He was born and raised in Covington, Va.
He served in the Navy during Korean War was a member of post 175 VFW, enjoyed baseball, fishing and boating.
Mr. Carter was a retired Anne Arundel County Comptroller.
He is survived by his wife Lela M. El Mahdi; one son, Steven P. Carter of Arnold, one grandchild, Ryan Carter.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Barranco and Sons P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146.
Funeral services will be private.
Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville MD.
"As published in The Capital Newspaper, Annapolis, MD on Nov. 11, 2008."