Charles E. Colter

Mr. Charles E. Colter, age 87, of Bartow, FL, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2008 from respiratory failure. He was born July 7, 1921 in Wauchula, FL. Mr Colter was a lifelong resident of Polk county and a graduate of Lakeland High School. He earned his degree in Chemistry from the University of Florida where he was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. He was a chemist within the citrus and phosphate industry. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Bartow and served on the church council, a Board Member of the First Methodist School, and a Sunday school teacher. Mr. Colter was a WWII veteran, serving with the Army Air Corp in the Pacific Theatre, flying numerous missions over "The Hump" in the Burma-Chinese Theatre. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Mary Simons Colter. One Daughter, Sue Jean & her husband David Jones of Plant City, FL. One Granddaughter , Christen Jones of Plant City, FL. One Grandson, Matthew Jones of Plant City, FL. Arrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street, Bartow, FL. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 6, 2008 from 10 to 11 am. The Service will follow at 11:00 am at Whidden-Mclean Funeral Home. Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, FL. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com