Marcus Edward Carter, 45, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Marcus will always be remembered as someone who loved to spend time with his family and especially his children. He also loved to go fishing.

He is survived by his mother, Deborah Locklear of Lumberton; his father, Gilford Carter of Lumberton; three sons: Gabriel Carter of California and Caleb Carter and Joshua Carter, both of Fairmont, NC; three daughters: Janice Carter of West Virginia and Cassidy Carter and Trinity Carter, both of Fairmont; two brothers, Kelvin Carter of Pennsylvania and Dr. Gena Steven Oxendine (Melanie) of West Virginia; three sisters: Tanya Carter of Lumberton, Bridget Gales, and Tarsha Clark; grandchildren, Amelia and August Vincent; and a whole host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

The visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Northside Independent Church, 378 Circle Drive, Lumberton, NC.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. following the visitation at the church, with the Revs. Timmy Hunt and Bradley Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.