Wednesday, October 28, 2009 E. Dallas Carter, born 30 December 1941, perished in a plane crash on 21 October 2009 in South Carolina.  Dallas was a long time resident of Laurel, Delaware.  He is survived by his wife Lucy, his Mother and one brother.  He had three children, Debbie, Donna and Rick and three step-children, Debbie, Tammie and Chip.  He was a Grandfather of 13 and Great Grandfather of 14 children.  Dallas was a 50 year ham radio contester.  he was an avid fisher and a Charter Boat Captain.  He also enjoyed flying radio controlled airplanes.  He was a Volunteer Firefighter and past Fire Chief of the Bladensburg Fire Department.  Dallas served with the US Coast Guard and retired after 37 years with the Federal Government.  A Celebration of Dallas' life will be held on Saturday the 7th of November at the American Legion on Route 24, Trapp Pond Road in Laurel, DE from 2:00 to 6:00 PM (1400 to 1800 hours).  The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer society.