Mark Alan Carter

Mark Alan Carter, age 68, passed away April 23, 2026 at home in Raeford, North Carolina. He was born April 5, 1958, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He fought a long battle with lung cancer and now rests in the arms of the Savior, free from pain, finding peace in God’s promise.

Mark retired from Goodyear after 34 years and from Rockfish Fire Department as Assistant Chief after 40 years. We are honored to say that he comes from a long family legacy of firefighters.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He and his four grandchildren spent a lot of time in the woods and on the river. He passed his knowledge down and showed his love through teaching and quality time. They spent many hours together, bonding over hunting, fishing, and camping.

Mark found strength in God and maintained a personal devotion that was steady and sincere. He was a dedicated leader in prison and street ministries, always ready to lend a hand. His favorite verse was John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

He is survived by his wife, Joann Carter; two children, Amy Carter, Matthew Carter and wife Rita; four grandchildren, Brianna Carter and partner Seth Posey, Lynzee Radakovich and husband Josiah, Caleb Kersey, Cameron Carter and wife Chrissy; two great-grandchildren, McKinley Carter and Haisley Carter; mother, Pauline Hildon; one brother, Andy Carter. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Carter.

Mark will be greatly missed and forever remembered. A visitation will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church on May 02, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 PM 3219 Lindsay Rd, Raeford, NC 28376. A service will follow at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society in Mark’s memory.