Greg Alan Carter

June 13, 1958 - October 30, 2024

Merced, California - Greg Alan Carter - Born on Friday, June 13, 1958 and passed peacefully at home on October 30, 2024 at the age of 66. He battled with stage 4 cancer for 4 years.

Greg lived in Merced all his life. He went to surrounding schools and even had his first job at 8, mowing lawns in the Harris Acres neighborhood.

Greg was very athletic. In 1969 he played football for the Merced Jaycee JV Packers, and so many other teams to mention. He enjoyed coaching Kiwanis little league baseball at 16. He became a great pitcher for MHS and was voted Most Valuable Player in 1977.

When Greg met Gloria, it was love at first sight. They married a few months later and continued their marriage for 37 years.

Greg went on to be a plumber, off-set printer, and construction worker. He opened up The Ink Spot Printer and printed for the surrounding communities for 15 years. Finally, Greg achieved his dream of buying homes, flipping them and along the way, becoming a successful landlord.

Greg leaves behind Gloria, his wife of 37 years, his daughter Berklee (Donovan) Olson, and son Justin Carter, and step-daughter Fonda (Dan) Sanchez.

Greg will be dearly missed and a spreading of his ashes will take place on the beautiful waves of the Pacific and will be private.

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Published by Merced Sun Star from Dec. 10 to Dec. 13, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Greg Carter

16 Entries

Charlene

December 27, 2024

My condolences to Gloria and family. I always enjoyed working with Greg. God Bless

joe moreno

December 19, 2024

my deepest condolences , Miss Gloria

Renee Lopez

December 18, 2024

What a great lost to many of us that grew up with Greg. I never forget he bought me my first Elton John album in the 70 and Pizza Villa for my 8th grade graduation. We became great friends.
To Susan and Kevin I am sorry for your loss, love you guys and loved your family. Good times, good memories May you rest in Peace Greg. Gloria you were a lucky women to have met a great guy so so sorry to you and your kids.

Christy

December 14, 2024

Some snapshots of my cousin Gregory Allen that we all grew up with.
His parents were Kenneth, (Kenny) and Peggy Acree Carter.
Greg´s eldest sister Joni went before him, but he is survived from his two remaining siblings, sister Susan Carter Armstrong, (Jim), and brother Kevin, (Margaret).
Our Carter family will all miss Greg. We will hold on tightly to our memories growing up in this big family with aunts, uncles, grandparents, the holidays and any reason to gather.
Greg was afflicted with GuillenBarre syndrome in the height of his athletic career in high school. He was wheel chair bound at age 17 until the disease ran its course. His family steadfastly supported his recovery which took one year. It set him back but he came back stronger than ever from his athletic background where he achieved his HS awards for baseball. Greg was an all around athlete. He excelled in football for many years before honing it to baseball. Greg had wicked strength and aim
In his left pitching arm. It was rare when a batter could hit off of Greg´s fast pitch or curve ball which his dad taught him.
His life is. Real come back story where he was afflicted by a debilitating disease young, endured it and came back stronger. That is what life long Mercedians and family will remember most about Greg. Tenacity and up for any struggle.
Peace my dear cousin. I´m sure your parents and sister were there to greet you with open arms and abundance of unconditional love as always.
xo

Linda Montoya

December 13, 2024

Sending love and prayers to the Carter family. I used to be roommates with Greg´s sister many moons ago. His mom sold me my first house. I haven´t seen him in many years I still remember his kindness. RIP Greg, you will be missed.

Tracy Nishihama

December 13, 2024

I knew Greg and Kevin from HS and Legion Baseball , and I know Gloria and her brothers Rudy and Joe from days at Weaver school. Gloria and Greg are great people, one of a kind , always friendly and outgoing all the years I have known them . My condolences to Gloria , and Gregs brother Kevin .

Chris Conn

December 13, 2024

Prayers for the Carter family, god bless you

George & Tamara Bertaina

December 12, 2024

Tamara and I send our deepest condolences and a prayer for comfort To Gloria and the entire family during this difficult time. May Greg Forever Rest In Eternal Peace.

Rick Pearson

December 12, 2024

RIP Brother

Irita Davis

December 11, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Greg. I went to school with him. And also graduated from High School with Greg, Class of 76, my sincere condolences to his family.

Vivian Cerda

December 11, 2024

Dearest Gloria...
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of Greg. I didn't know him, but he sounds like a wonderful guy. I hope you have many great memories of your life together to keep you smiling for years to come. God bless you and take care of yourself...

Jim Conlin

December 11, 2024

Greg was a great friend when we were kids, we played baseball together and even went to baseball camp for a week courtesy of our fathers. My condolences to his family and friends. Great memories!

Linda Wilson

December 10, 2024

My sincere condolences Gloria to you and your family.
May God´s love bring you comfort and peace as you hold treasured memories in your heart. Love, Linda

Sandra cerda

December 10, 2024

Greg was a great husband and father to my cousin Gloria Carter he will truly be missed a good and humble man fly high Greg always will be remembered

Sandra

December 10, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Helen Sanchez

December 10, 2024

Greg Carter was my son in law. Always kind and respectful to everyone . May God rest his soul and always continue to Bless,comfort and bring peace to his wife Gloria and children .

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