Friday, November 6, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the Carter Family announces the passing of our beloved Gary Lee Carter, 69, of Marco Island, Florida, on May 22, 2023. He was surrounded by love and family. Gary displayed extraordinary courage during his valiant battle with cancer. Up until the very end he showed love and humor to everyone.
He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, laughter, friendship, strength, and determination.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Michigan, date to be determined.
Gary was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 9, 1954. He went to Cody High School in Detroit, Michigan and graduated in 1972. (Grew up in the famous area code of 313) Gary went on to earn a builder’s license and was the General Contractor and Master Builder for his home in Milford, Michigan. Gary loved working with his hands and his mind to design or build just about anything. He had an incredible gift of making any work look easy and his attention to detail was extraordinary.
Gary worked at the Romulus Engine Plant as a Supplier Quality Engineer before he retired from General Motors. He worked for General Motors for over 30 years.
Gary enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed being on our pontoon boat and fishing with his buddies or riding over to Keewaydin Island with our daughters and friends.
He loved going out to breakfast and enjoying a cup of coffee and strawberry crepes.
Just keep the coffee coming!
Gary made friends everywhere he went.
Loving and devoted husband to his wife, Barbara, loving and cherished father to his daughters, Jennifer, and Stephanie. Gary was a loving and caring brother to all his siblings. His brother Stephen (Sue) Carter, his sisters Christina Haskins, Annette (Peter) Dotson, and Karen Howe. His brother David (Teresa) and his sister Barbara (William) Boyington. Gary was a loving and fun uncle to all his nieces and nephews and his special blessing as a Godfather to Katie (Niece) and David (Nephew).
He is preceded in death by his parents, William, Daisy (Godman), and his sister Kathie (Laesch).
Memorial donations may be made to an organization of your choice or if you wish to the Carter Family.
The Carter family wishes to extend their gratitude to AVOW, Naples, Florida for their kindness and caring.
