It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen Donald Carter on January 21, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1956 in Long Beach, California to Harriet and William Carter.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father and two sisters, MaryAnn and Suzanne.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years Velda Marie Carter; his 3 children, Dora, Jeremy and Justin; 3 grandsons Stephen Amador, Nathan Amador and Blake Hampton; and his 9 great-grandchildren.
Stephen also loved his niece and nephew Jessica Wright and Jeffrey Carter.
He served in the Army from 1973-1977, and he was a surveyor and carpenter by trade.
Above all, Stephen Carter was cherished by family and friends and was known for being a dedicated and loving father, husband and grandfather.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to https://gofund.me/deba3299 in Stephen Carter’s honor.
“May he rest in peace and live forever in our hearts”
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
VELDA AND FAMILY, YOU MAY NOT REMEMBER ME BUT I WORKED WITH YOU AT TYSON ENTREE. VELDA YOU WAS SUCH A GOOD WORKER AND FRIEND. STEVEN WAS A GOOD PERSON AND I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM BUT HE IS IN HEAVEN NOW AND JUST REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. OLLIE HOLLOWELL
Yes I remember you Ollie. Thank you so much for writing. So nice to see your name.
We will miss him forever.
My dear husband you left me without saying good bye. Your death was so unexpected and I can’t quit crying because you were my heart! We had good times and bad time but our love kept us together always. I will miss you forever! My heart is broken into pieces.
Mary friend I know that your family will miss you, I am glad we were friends, You will be miss, we had some good time together!! Love you Steve
Our deepest condolences our dear Val .
Dear Val,
Words can’t express the heartache Larry and I feel for you. We are so sorry for your loss. Please extend our condolences to your family as well.
Thank you Doreen. I am so thankful for friends like you
We will forever miss you. The best uncle anyone could have asked for. You give Every one up there hugs and kisses from us down here..we will watch over your beautiful bride. She loves and misses you so much. We are all lost without you. Until we meet again. Fly high uncle Steve.
Our condolences to you and your family, Val. May your family and friends give you the strength you need to get through these hard times. Our love and prayers are with you and your family ♥️ .
My prayers are with you in this time of grief and deep loss.
Dear Val I saw on Facebook about Steve. I am so sorry. I lost Gary in 2015
Hi Judy. We will forever miss our dear husbands. I’m so happy for the time we had with you and Gary
Thank you cousin. Sending hugs.