Michael Carter

Obituary of Michael Douglas Carter

Please share a memory of Michael to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Michael Douglas Carter, 59 of Moneta, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, January 29, 1958 in Roanoke, a son of the late Charles Douglas Carter and Gertrude Martin Carter. Mike was dedicated to Norfolk Southern as a welder for close to 30 years. He loved to hunt, fish, and turn a wrench while spending time with his friends and family. Mike wore an infectious smile and had a light in his eyes that was easily noticed by all that knew him. He found the positive in most difficult of situations. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Jo Ferguson Carter; his sons, Hunter Carter, Josh Carter; his daughter, Jessica Hudson & husband, Colin; his grandchildren, Ashlin & Aiden Hudson; his sister, Helen Harris & husband, Kenneth & his brother-in-law, Bo Ferguson. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the graveside at Radford Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5 until 7 PM at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Michael Carter, please visit our Tree Store
Tuesday
28
March

Visitation

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford
1140 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
Bedford, Virginia, United States
Wednesday
29
March

Graveside Service

1:00 pm
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Radford Baptist Church Cemetery
1293 Radford Church Road
Moneta, Virginia, United States
Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
About this Event
Michael Carter

In Loving Memory

Michael Carter

1958 - 2017

Look inside to read what others have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book.
Share Your Memory of
Michael