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Ryson Carter Obituary

With heartfelt sympathy, G. L. Brightharp & Sons announces the transition of Mr. Ryson Carter, Jr. who entered into rest January 19, 2026.

Mr. Carter, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Mt. Anna Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Carter; two daughters, LaShon M. (John) Turner-Long and Latina S. (Eric) Carter-Jordan; three sons, Courtney S. Collins, Reginald Collins and Ryson Carter III; four sisters, Brenda Holloman, Leona (Tony) Baldwin, Betty (William) Haskins and Vivian (Johnny) Walker; three brothers, Thomas Adams, Donald Adams and Michael Adams; 11 grandchildren; a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Mt. Anna Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home.

Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Aiken.

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Aiken Standard on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Phillip W.Watson

January 28, 2026

Friend and classmate.
RIP.

Earl and Rhonda Johnson

January 23, 2026

Patricia and family, Earl and I send you our condolences, prayers and love. I knew Ryson because you are my friend and I was his Supervisor at StS. Ryson was a pleasure to have as a friend and an employee. May Gid strengthen, comfort and give you all peace. Love Earl and Rhonda Johnson.

Diann Ervin

January 22, 2026

Sending prayers and condolences to the Carter and Collins Family.

Robert Hall, Rancho Cucamonga Ca.

January 21, 2026

I am so sorry to hear Ryson has passed. I went to Pinecrest and Aiken High School with Ryson, however more importantly than any of that, he saved me from drowning at Reynolds Pond. I will always be thankful for what he did for me personally. I knew him from Shiloh Heights, Pinecrest Elementary and Aiken HS class of 1971. I am so sorry for the family loss, but I am so thankful that he lived. Thank You Carter Family for sharing Ryson with the rest of us. He was such a Good Person.

Nancy Dukes

January 21, 2026

My sincere condolences to Ryson Carter“s family.

George M Brown

January 20, 2026

To the Carter Famliy,
Please accept our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy during this time of bereavement. May the warm memories of Mr. Carter bring joy, happiness, and peace to your hearts.
From George M Brown and Family

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2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Aiken

390 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken, SC 29801

Jan

31

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Mt. Anna Baptist Church

2612 Banks Mill Rd SE, Aiken, SC 29803

Jan

31

Interment

Southlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum

4524 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC 29803

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390 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken, SC 29801

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