Michael “Mike” Warren Carter, age 66 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at his home. Born May 18, 1952 in Milford, DE, Mike was the son of Helen May (King) Carter and the late Warren Howard Carter.

Mike was a handy man and could fix anything. He worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, most recently as a lab technician for DuPont. Mike loved spending time in nature whether he was fishing, hiking or camping. He also enjoyed visiting the ocean when he could. A dog-lover, Mike always had a trusty four-legged companion to share in his joys throughout life. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his wonderful family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Including his mother, Helen Carter, Mike is also survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Catherine Carter; two children: Matt Carter and his wife, Erin and Alison Carter-Lazalde and her husband, Logan; and three grandchildren: Keely, Hattie and Rowan.

A celebration of life will be held in Mike’s honor at 12pm on Monday, August 6, 2018 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911, where family and friends may visit beginning at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse” and sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.