Ricky Lenford Carter, 68, of Calabash, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Angel House, Whiteville following a time of declining health. Born in Conway, SC, on September 19, 1956, Ricky was a son of the late Lenford Iverson and Doris Eleanor Carter. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Ronald D. Carter.

Ricky was a retired carpenter and in his early years, he worked at VC Summer Nuclear Station, Shearon Harris and ADM. He was an avid football fan but loved all sports.

Survivors include a sister, Janet Holbrook and husband Hal of Little River, a brother, Jeff Carter & wife Tonya of Calabash; a very special aunt, Shirley Carter of Calabash, and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests with gratitude that donation be made in his name to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare, 1411 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401, or www.lifecare.org.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com .

Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Centers
1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington NC 28401
Web: http://www.lifecare.org