Jeffrey Allen Carter, 53, passed away at his home on June 21, 2021. He was born in Du Quoin on September 30, 1967 to Mary Lou and Vernon Carter.
He married Dana Pierce on February 14, 2011, and she survives.
Jeff loved to play guitar and was an excellent player, having taught himself to play at the age of 8. He played and sang in many bands in Tucson AZ, Hutchinson, KS, and with his wife in Du Quoin.
He attended New Hope church in Pinckneyville and gave his life to the Lord.
He is survived by his wife Dana, children Kerstie (Douglas Ferguson) Phillips, Michael (Tiffany Duck) Phillips, and Tyler Phillips, grandchildren Becca, Eli, Xane, Zoe, Luna (coming soon), October, Jake, and Josh. Mother-in-law Betty Owen.
He is also survived by one brother Vernon D. (Ellen) Carter of Marana, AZ, and 3 sisters, Patricia Loucks of Hutchinson, KS, Kacey Carter of Du Quoin, and Terri (Kevin Millikan) Andrade of Du Quoin. Many brothers- and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Carter, mother Mary Lou Carter, sister Carol Ann Carter, paternal and maternal grandparents, brother-in-law Mark Pierce, and 2 fathers-in-law.
Cremation rites will be performed. A Celebration of Life will be at New Hope Church in Pinckneyville on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.