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Jack Carter Obituary
Fayetteville—Local attorney Jack E. Carter, 74, passed away Monday, August 17 at home. He obtained both his BA (1968) and Juris Doctorate (1971) at the University of Iowa and had been a member of the Cumberland County Bar since 1976.
The US Army beckoned him upon his completion of law school and quickly "landed" him at Fort Bragg, NC. There he served in the 82nd Airborne Division and the Jag Corps, where he enjoyed both the parachuting and the legal experiences afforded him by the Army. Upon discharge from the military, he remained in the Fayetteville area and entered private legal practice.
In addition to being a member of both the North Carolina and Cumberland County Bar Associations, he was also recognized by the Supreme Court of the United States (1977) and the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1985). Jack was proud to say he had been in almost every courtroom in North Carolina.
Jack, easily recognizable due to his array of colorful bowties, was also known outside of legal circles for his culinary skills and dinner parties. He was a former Elder at Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church and served as Deacon at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He was a substitute Sunday School teacher and former program planner for the Super Seniors group at his church. Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting, target practice, reloading ammunition, and travel. He was an exciting, energetic, and entertaining storyteller.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents Charlotte and Ben Carter of Des Moines, IA and his son Ben Carter. He is survived by his wife, Linda Swanson Lockamy; daughter, Jessica Carter-Reed (Ray); two twin granddaughters, Kyleigh and Alexia of Richmond Hill, GA; sister, Carla of Des Moines; granddaughter Madison; two stepdaughters, Amanda Lockamy and Nikki Sherrill (Matt) of Fayetteville; stepson, Tony Lockamy (Brittany) of Hope Mills, and three step-grandchildren, Lawson, Trey, and Jackson.
Due to the current pandemic, no visitation or traditional funeral is planned. Family and friends may gather at 11 AM on Friday, August 21, at the Lockamy Family Cemetery (2758 Meinlock Ln, Autryville, NC, 28318).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the National MS Society (3101 Industrial Dr, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609) or Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church (3350 Butler Nursery Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306).
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SUSAN STEIN
February 2, 2023
I was looking for Mr. Carter office when this came up.
I have spoke of you often through the years . I learned and gained so much in our conversations. It was a honor to know you ...
Betty Hall
August 29, 2020
He was a talented lawyer
Robert & Monic Russell
August 21, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mark Jones
August 20, 2020
Jack will surely be missed. I first met Jack when I was a sheriff deputy and worked in the court house. He was always a gentleman. He truly loved his church and church family. Heaven is now a better place.
Robert Russell
August 20, 2020
Jack was a great friend and lawyer, he will be greatly missed. We love you Jack.
stephen alan sugar
August 20, 2020
Jack was my friend, and lawyer. I hadn't seen him in a long time but thought about him often. Jack was a big fan of John Wayne. Blessings on his family and God bless you Jack. Love you and miss you. Alan sugar
stephen alan sugar
August 20, 2020
Jack was my friend, and lawyer. I hadn't seen him in a long time but thought about him often. Jack was a big fan of John Wayne. Blessings on this family and God bless you Jack. Love you and miss you. Alan sugar
Morrie Turner
August 20, 2020
Jack was my wonderful friend and neighbor! He was a man of great integrity who lived life to the fullest! He will be surely missed but never forgotten !
Dennis & Emily Nadeau
August 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cora Sadler
August 19, 2020
To you Jack you was always a friend and a great lawyer my husband Jonathan Nunnery thought the world of you now you both are in heaven to fish and hunt and catch up on old times may God bless your family and friends and give them strength to get through this time of need you will be truly missed
Lori
August 19, 2020
In loving memory of Jack Carter a good man of many talents , great knowledge, good taste in bow ties an excellent cook & behind every good man was a good woman his loving wife Linda Swanson Lockamy. You Jack Carter will always be remembered! Much love to this family & their great many friends .
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