Obituary of Gary Stephen Carter

Gary Steven Carter of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully at the home he shared with his wife June, with daughter Kelly and family at his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was a pillar of his community alongside his wife June Anderson of over 54 years. He was a member of Olga Baptist Church. Gary loved his friends and family and was always ready to lend a helping hand to all his friends, neighbors and loved one’s alike. In fact, he would never hesitate to help anyone in need. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his close friends. Gary always had stories as big as his heart to tell under his barn. Gary is survived by his wife June Carter, his daughter, Kelly Carter-Barnes, her fiancé Pete Zielinski, and his grandson, Blake Sands. He is also survived by his sister-in-law‘s, Joan Carter, Joanne and her husband Floyd Greenwell. Along with many nieces and nephews and extended family members. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Jay Carter and his brother Kenneth Carter. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Crossroads Baptist Church where Mr. Danny Duncan will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the start of the celebration of life. Burial will take place at Alva cemetery. Pallbearers will be Solon (Bubba) Duncan, Dewey Duncan, John (JP) Duncan, Michael Sanders, Jimmy Lee Miller and Blake Sands.