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Mark Joseph Carter

1952 - 2011

BORN

1952

DIED

2011

Mark Carter Obituary

Mark Joseph Carter, 59, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. Service: Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Memorials: charity of choice. A lifelong Fort Worth resident, Mark was the oldest child of the late Neal and Louise Carter. Mark loved airplanes, and he recently retired after 32 years as an industrial engineer at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Mark's passion was bicycling, and he rode more than 100,000 miles. He also enjoyed hiking, camping, reading, traveling and spending time with his family. A "Frog by marriage," Mark attended many TCU sporting events. His positive attitude and impish smile will be missed by his family and many friends. Survivors: His wife of 23 years, Alice; brother, Luke Carter and wife, Karen; sister, Joan Obert and husband, Steve; mother-in-law, Katherine Blair; brother-in-law, David Blair and wife, Ann; nieces, Amy, Katy and Elizabeth; nephews, Scott and Keith; and godsons, Stephen and Drake.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 8, 2011.

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S Lerer

November 15, 2011

The staff of American Cancer Fund at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sad to hear of Mr Carters passing. We thank his friends and family for the donations we have already received in his loving memory.

November 13, 2011

Alice, Nat and I will miss Mark and his clever wit and charm. You both have been wonderful friends and it's been a real pleasure to spend time with you. Take heart in that Mark is no longer sick.
Dyanna and Nat Lawson

John Lanier

November 13, 2011

Dear Alice and Family,
Tere and I were late to find out about Mark's passing, we were shocked and saddened. Mark will be missed by all.

Dorothy Morris

November 8, 2011

Alice, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe A. Narviz

November 8, 2011

Alice and the Carter Family:
My deepest condolences on your loss. I am a Nolan Alumni and Mark was one of those great classmates you wouldn't forget, and the smile told it all. I read his journal in Caring Bridge and it seems he almost had this cancer beat. He was a warrior but now he is at peace.

Ma'lisa Yost

November 8, 2011

Alice, I am so sorry. Mark was such a sweet man. (The wonderful smile he's wearing in his photo says it all.) Please know that your TCU friends love you and are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Your Neighbors

November 8, 2011

Alice, Dear Alice:
Marks' gentle smile, kindness, humbleness and zest for life are great treasures we hold in honor of him.
We share your sorrow.
Our hearts are with you.
May you find rest in the One who is holding Mark so near.

Robin Phillips

November 8, 2011

Alice,
I am so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was truly a wonderful man. Everyone that knew him had something nice to say about him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time....

Kathy Lischio-Antropik

November 8, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.I knew Mark from Nolan as well as worked with him for 32 years at Lockheed...He was a wonderful guy....I am so sad to read of his passing...Blessings to his family.

Karen Nichols

November 8, 2011

Alice, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that your memories will comfort you and that God will wrap you in His arms and strengthen you.

Richard Conger

November 8, 2011

Our prayers are with you Alice and with all of those whose life Mark touched. His life has been a blessing to all that knew him.

Robin Richey

November 8, 2011

Alice, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mark was such a special man, with such a big heart. His walk with the Lord and his unwavering faith spoke volumns, touching people around him in such a positive way. He will be missed.....

GLoria McDade

November 8, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

danny h. smith

November 8, 2011

my sympathy and prayers to the carter family. i worked with luke for over 30 years at lockheed ,i joined marks dept. the last 5 years or so. he will be greattly missed by us all.

Randall Graham

November 8, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray Our LORD Jesus' comfort and consolation for you in your time of mourning.

R. Brown

November 8, 2011

Alice - Cherish the blessings of the life you shared and the love that will be yours forever. Lewis and Rosanna

Ron Colman

November 8, 2011

Alice,
All of our prayers are with you. We pray that you will find some comfort in this time or sorrow. Mark will be greatly missed.

Chris Pillmore

November 8, 2011

Alice, Luke & Joan,

I'm very sorry for your loss. Mark was a wonderful friend, always willing to help anyone, and I will miss him a lot.

Royce Richey

November 8, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

Debbie Breaud

November 8, 2011

You will be missed Mark. And you will always be an icon in the FWBA.

Donna Booker

November 7, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Alice. Call me anytime day or night, if you need to talk. Love you.

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