John Wesley Carter, Jr., 67, of St. Inigoes, MD died Friday July 10, 2015 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 6, 1947 to the late John Wesley Carter, Sr. and Violet Hensley Carter. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, Phyllis Lesure and Charles Carter.

He worked as a master carpenter and builder for well over 30 years both self-employed and with Carpenters Local 1590 until his retirement in 2011. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, M. Kay Carter of St. Inigoes, MD; his children, John Carter, III (Tammy) of Callaway, MD, Jay Carter of Lexington Park, MD, and Kathleen Caywood (Sean) of Mechanicsville, MD; his brother, Wayne Carter (Vickie) of Hollywood, MD; seven grandchildren, John Carter, Cheyenne Carter, Cierra Carter, Cydnee Carter, Jason Carter, Colten Caywood, Kaitlyn Law, and Ryan Lawrence; great grandson Max Carter; and his beloved pet Pomeranian, "Bo Bo".

He never met a stranger and was a great storyteller. His favorite hobbies were hunting and watching NASCAR. But his greatest love was his grandchildren.

All services will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.