Andre Darnell

Carter Sr

Andre Darnell Carter, 59 years old, departed this life on Monday, February 14, 2022 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Andre was born on March 11, 1962 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, to the union of the late Reverend John and Lula Carter. He was the second of eight siblings.

Andre's academic journey began at E. Grace Loftis Elementary School and proceeded to St. Michael School. Andre graduated from Muskegon Catholic High School in 1980. Andre then attended Ferris State University.

Andre worked in Grand Rapids, Michigan as a welder at Bentler Automotive for over ten years. He then later retired from NCI Powder Paint shop.

Andre found Christ at an early age and continued his walk in Christ until his passing.

In his adolescent years, Andre enjoyed several sports, which included baseball and basketball. He was a left-handed baseball pitcher, and had a nice left jump shot on the basketball court. Of course, he enjoyed the races of his remote-control cars. In his leisure time, he enjoyed watching the Young and The Restless daytime stories and conversing about football and basketball games and of course the beloved Spartans! Andre loved his old school music; he listened to a couple of his favorites; Tony!Toni!Toné! and Blackstreet. Those who knew Andre, also knew that he loved playing a good game spades. Most of all, Andre was a very protective and caring brother and father who loved his family dearly.

Andre leaves to cherish his wife Annette Carter and his children; Keyondra Garris of Muskegon, Michigan, Andre Jr. (Sable) of Lansing, Michigan, and Sherita (L'Markus) Holloway of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Andre will be sadly missed by his siblings; Sheila Matthews of Auburn Hills, Michigan, John F. (Katherine) Carter of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Harriet L. Carter of Detroit, Michigan, Robert E. (Kevin) Carter of Peoria, Arizona, Dawn L. Sanford of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Kenyatta Carter of Oak Park, Michigan; nieces and nephews; Kristopher (Tressa) Matthews, Tamera Carter, Kevin (Shiesha) Matthews, Tiara Carter, Morgan Sanford, Myles Sanford, and Katelyn Carter; great niece Kassidy Carter-Robinson; Grandchildren; Khiree Mitchell, Keemari Mitchell, Emari Mitchell, and Acari Carter, as well as a host of cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend John and Lula Carter, his late wife Joyce Carter; and his siblings Sherita RoNae Carter, and LaTonya Carter.