Sean Michael Alpeter

Sean Michael Alpeter obituary, Smyrna, GA

Sean Michael Alpeter

Sean Alpeter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carmichael Funeral Homes - Marietta on Oct. 1, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Sean Michael Alpeter, 55, of Kennesaw and the Greater Atlanta, Georgia area since 1992, formerly of Troy, Michigan, a Michigan State University graduate, died August 21, 2025. He was born November 14, 1969, in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Mr. Alpeter was an accomplished leader in the field of corporate security, fraud, organized retail crime and investigations. He was a Certified Fraud Investigator with multiple awards and honors including recognition from multiple organizations including the International Association of Financial Crimes and Credit Card Investigators, the American Management Association, U.S. Customs Service, U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigations and multiple local law enforcement agencies.
Mr. Alpeter worked Equifax for the past 13+ years, serving in multiple leadership positions including Lead Investigator and Senior Director of Global Security Fraud Investigations and Monitoring. Within the corporate security industry he previously worked for Target, Prudential Bank and Trust, Circuit City and Macy's.
Mr. Alpeter loved to hunt game including deer, bear, boar, and buffalo.
Mr. Alpeter was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Donald Alpeter, of Troy, Michigan. (January 8, 1994).
Survivors include his mother, Susan K. Alpeter, Enterprise, AL, formerly of Troy/Macomb Michigan; his brother, Scott R. Alpeter (Diane), of Enterprise, AL; a niece, Kelsey A. Hamilton (Tyler Jay), of Enterprise AL; a nephew, Christopher S. Alpeter (Rebecca), of Lexington Park, Md.; and two great nephews, Wyatt J. Hamilton of Enterprise, AL and Andrew J. Alpeter of Lexington Park, Md.; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, dedicated hunting buddies, and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, September 22 at 11:30 (EDT) at Carmichael Funeral Home, 1130 Whitlock Ave., Marietta, Georgia. The service will be live streamed on the Carmichael Funeral home Facebook Page and also on the Funeral Home Website. www,carmichaelcares.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sean Michael Alpeter, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Carmichael Funeral Homes - Marietta

1130 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064

Make a Donation
in Sean Alpeter's name

How to support Sean's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Sean Alpeter's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Sean Alpeter's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?