Brian Keith Carter

September 12, 1975 - January 24, 2019
Brian Keith Carter

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Brian Keith Carter, 43, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Keith was born on September 12, 1975 in Wilmington, NC. At the age of 11 his family moved to Greer, SC where he and his brother grew up. After graduating, he proudly joined the United States Army where he served four years and an additional two in the US Army Reserves. He returned to Wilmington in 1999 where he made a life filled with love and laughter surrounded his family and friends.

Keith is preceded in death by his father, Robert Jackson Carter of Wilmington, NC. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Gore Carter; his son, Jonathon Drew Carter; his step-son, Elijah Augustin Manriquez; mother, Esther Faye Nesbitt from Greer, SC; his brother, Steven Reid Carter (Anna); his niece, Alexandra Schuette and nephew, Steven Carter, all from Wilmington. He also leaves behind his uncle, David Eric Carter; two aunts, Catherine Carter Sellers (James) and Lynn Carter Padgett and his cousin, Andrea Nicole Padgett also from Wilmington.

A celebration of life will be held at his family’s home on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 3PM.

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  • January 31, 2019
    Fld says:
    Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Keith. Praying that you are comforted by the God of all comfort, Jehovah, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God, 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4. Please draw close to God and He will draw close to you and help you through your time of sorrow, James 4:8 and Psalms 55:22. See jw.org for more scriptural encouragement.

  • February 02, 2019
    Rita Shaver says:
    I am so sad to here of Keith’s passing, there are no new words to comfort you in such a sudden loss. I pray that treasured memories will bring your family peace.

  • February 02, 2019
    Josephine Ferraro says:
    Very sorry for your loss , Sending many Er’s And Angels to give strength and watch over all of the loved ones effected by the tragic loss . May his soul live on in your hearts forever . With deepiest sympathy . Josephine Ferraro ( Anna ) cousin

  • February 02, 2019
    Donna Swirynsky says:
    May you find peace in your memories of Keith. I am so sorry for your loss.

  • February 03, 2019
    Jodie Dockery says:
    My heart is broken for you all. Keith was more than a cousin, he was also my friend. He was the best of the best. Quick with a smile, and could make everyone laugh. He stood up for what he believed and had a gentle heart for all. I am so glad he found you Jennifer, he loved you with all he had. Drew, he was so proud of you and you were always his mini me. He loved you so very much. I will miss him so very much and carry him in my heart. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you and I am always here if you need me. Fly High with the Angel's my Cousin. Gone way to soon. I love you