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Mark Carter Obituary
Muncie - Mark A. Carter, 58, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness.
Mark was born October 28, 1960 in Muncie, the son of James and Julia (Findley) Carter. He graduated from Delta High School in 1979. Mark graduated from Ball State University in 1983 with a Business Degree.
Mark owned and operated Carter's Hot Dogs for more than 25 years, and was affectionately known as "The Hot Dog Man".
He was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and even moved to Cincinnati for awhile to be closer to the Reds. That is where he met his wife, Kathleen. Mark loved sports and was a Little League coach for several years. He enjoyed cooking and watching cooking shows.
Most of all, Mark loved his family and was a devoted husband and father.
Mark is survived by his wife Kathleen Carter, Muncie; two children, Megan Carter (fiancé-Josh), Muncie and Molly Carter, Chicago, IL; his father, James D. Carter, Muncie; one sister, Suzanne Bisel (husband, Jason), Crown Point; two brothers, Phillip Carter (wife, Rebecca), Irmo, SC, and Timothy Carter (wife, Kerri), Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews, Zachary Bisel, Carter Bisel, Colin Bisel, Dr. Christina New, Josh Carter, Chelsi Carter, and Clayton Carter; and his aunt, Dr. Alice Sue Dubea.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Carter; a son, William David Carter; a nephew, Nicholas Bisel; and his mother-in-law, Mary Waddell.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm Thursday, May 16, 2019, at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 or one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at meeksmortuary.com.
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Carolyn Legg
May 8, 2022
I was a frequent visitor of his hot dog stand that he had set up in the Village during college. The line to get a hot dog would be almost 2 hours at times. He usually told jokes when I got up to the front of the line. He always called me Ms. Legg and was a super nice guy. He will be missed. Hugs to his family during this difficult time.
Sarah Humphrey
May 16, 2019
Molly and Family, I'm so sorry to read of your dad and loved one's passing. He was a wonderful, well liked man. I didn't know him, but I'm Braydon's grandmother, I've met you, I know you are friends. Prayers and sympathy. R.I.P. Mark
Patrick Vandegriff
May 16, 2019
Tim, Phil, et al Carters, I am sorry to hear of Mark's passing. My sincere condolences to you all. I now live in New Castle, IN. Would love to hear from you. Again, my regrets for Mark's death. He was a good man! --- Pat Vandegriff ---
Erica Knight
May 16, 2019
Mr. Carter, words can not express what an amazing man you were. You were so very giving; of your time, of yourself. Your memory was an amazing one, didn't matter who was in your line, you knew their order often times before they did. You remembered names, personal tidbits, and faces. The last time I went to Muncie on a whim because I wanted a Carter Dog, I hadn't seen you in at least five years. You greeted me by name, started making my order before I even said anything (of course it was right), asked about some family stuff I had mention the last time we spoke, and gave me a parting hug with a genuine, "It was good to see you" thrown in. Your passing makes this world a little more dark, but the people you touched are better for knowing you. Thank you for everything, Hot Dog Man. ♡
Angie Childs St John
May 15, 2019
Mark was a one-of-a-kind incredibly good, friendly and hard working man. He will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. Prayers for Gods unexplainable peace to fill you all and to comfort you thru this great loss ..... hugs to Tim and Kerri and all of you precious family.... in sympathy and love, Angie Childs St. John
May 15, 2019
Rest In Peace Mr. Carter. Such a nice guy, he would often come to Ivy Tech and sell hotdogs.
Robert Kellogg
May 15, 2019
Mark was amazing to his family and friends. He will be missed.
May 15, 2019
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! HARD TO BELLIEVE THAT MARK, "THE HOT DOG MAN" IS GONE, HIS FAMILY AND MY FAMILY HAD A HISTORY FROM HIS GRANDFATHERS' MADISON STREET MARKET TO HIS DAD'S PIANO AND ORGAN PLAYING AT THE SKYLINE TO BUYING A BRATS OR HOT DOG FROM THE WAGON ON THE COURT HOUSE PLAZZA OR IN THE VILLAGE, WHEN I WORKED AT THE COURTHOUSE HE WAS ALWAYS THERE SET UP AND WAITING FOR THE LUNCH RUSH, DIDN'T MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER WAS HE WAS ALWAYS THERE.
MAY YOU R.I.P. MARK AND I'M SURE POP'S AND GRANDMOTHER IS GOING TO BE THERE TO GREET YOU HOME.
PEOPLE WOULD COME FROM ALL AROUND FROM COWAN, OAKVILLE, SPRINGPORT,GASTON, AND ALL AROUND JUST FOR A HOT DOG AND TO SHOP AT YOUR GRAND POP'S STORE
YOIUR FRIEND FOREVER; RANDY BROWN
Michael Kitts
May 14, 2019
This man is a Ball State Legend and was a great friend; not just the "Hot Dog Man"!!! He was there to listen to you and carried great conversations' even early in the morning when you needed it!!! #ForeverACardinal #ChirpChirp
Angela Cline
May 14, 2019
I was a Ball State student in the 90s, and worked in the Village at The Chug for many of those years. Mark was always our last stop after closing up the bar. He always stayed open until we could get there. I have so many wonderful memories of those years at BSU, and Mark and his hot dog stand were definitely part of that college experience. He was a great guywitty and kind. I'm heartbroken for his family, and saddened for all my fellow cardinals. He will be missed.
Charity Thomas
May 14, 2019
As a 2006 graduate of BSU I am deeply saddened by his passing. He will be truly missed! Many nights I spent standing in his line waiting for the BEST hot dogs ever. He laughed with us and sometimes I'm sure at us. Always so kind and friendly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this tough time.
Victoria Wigton
May 14, 2019
Jimmy, Suzanne, Phil and Tim -I am sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed. I am glad to have known Mark and your entire family. You are all an important part of my life. Sending love and prayers to you and your extended family. Vicki (Smith) Wigton, Leander, TX.
Carolyn Legg
May 14, 2019
I will miss you so much, Carter. You were such a nice guy to everyone who knew you (and that was a lot). I will miss you calling me Ms. Legg and telling me jokes as you passed me my red, yellow and smelly hot dog. I'm glad I got to know you a little bit on a personal level and will never forget calling you during phone banks and you recognizing my voice. You will never be forgotten. RIP
Carolyn Legg
May 14, 2019
Kathy Jordan
May 14, 2019
My son Jason Jordan, worked for Mark for a few years while he attended BSU. He had many stories about Mark he really made an impression on my son. Prayer to his wife and family
JEFF STEWART
May 14, 2019
Great memories of Mark with little league baseball. He will be missed by all he had the pleasure of knowing him.
Line for Carter's Hot Dog Cart. Not Pictured: The line stretching back to Martin St.
John Martin
May 13, 2019
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