Dallas lays to rest first Black police offer in Gaston Co.
He served the town for 25 years.
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Published: Nov. 14, 2022 at 1:24 PM EST
DALLAS, N.C. (WBTV) - Isaac Carter Jr., the first Black police officer in Gaston County, was laid to rest Monday.
Carter was 85 years old and the father of seven children.
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Carter served the town of Dallas for 25 years, starting in 1973. He was the first Black officer in the town and county.
“He was a community leader. He believed that everyone was somebody. He had a heart and passion for the people he served well,” said daughter Clarissa Carter-Barber.
His memorial service was held at Gaston Memorial Park.
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