Sfc Ian Mitchell Carter

SFC Ian Mitchel Carter, US Army (ret.) age 54 of Decatur, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, in his home. Ian was born in North Kingston, Rhode Island. He had a very active military career which he ultimately retired from. He became an EMT or Prop master on Movie sets, even doing some SAG related stunts and background work. However, the military was in his blood. Some of his accompliments are:

PATHFINDER BADGE//SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST COURSE PHASE II, 3 RIBBON//ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL//ARMY WEEKS, 2012//HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST COURSE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL (2ND AWARD)//ARMY GOOD PHASE III, 3 WEEKS, 2012//NET USR READINESS CONDUCT MEDAL//ARMY RESERVE COMPONENT REPORTING, 2013//PATHFINDER COURSE, 2 WEEKS, ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL (4TH AWARD)//NATIONAL 2009//SR GUNNER TRAINING COURSE, 2 WEEKS, DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL (2ND AWARD)//GLOBAL 2011//WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE// CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE: 20110721-20150625//SOLDIER PRESENTED US FLAG//RETIRED LIST GRADE SFC//INDIVIDUAL COMPLETED PERIOD FOR WHICH ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY FOR PURPOSE OF POST SERVICE BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS//MEMBER HAS COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE//MEDAL//IRAQ CAMPAIGN MEDAL W/ CAMPAIGN STAR//ARMY SERVICE RIBBON//OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON (2ND AWARD)//ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEDAL W/ M DEVICE// /COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE//PARACHUTIST BADGE//USN PARACHUTIST INSIG. Ian was active in the community and was one of the founding members of Druid Lakes Youth Lacrosse Association, an active volunteer to Stone Mountain Highland Games, and a member of St. Andrews Society of Atlanta. He also had a big heart and always checked in on others to make sure they were ok during these trying times.

Ian is survived by his wife Robin Carter of Decatur, Georgia, and their three children Keenan Carter (26), Caddock Carter (14), and Keely Carter (12). He also leaves behind four sibling and their families Shaughn Carter (Georgia), Shannon Carter (Rhode Island), Nancy Ray (Georgia), and Jennifer Ward (Georgia). He was predeceased by both parents Nannie and Grayden Carter.

It was Ian’s desire to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. There is at least a seven-month wait before interment. We are arranging a memorial to celebrate his life in a couple of months, further information is to follow. A. S. Turner & Sons off N. Decatur Road are going to handle the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers please donate to St Judes Hospital. Ian really believed in all the hard work that they do for children. He really loved his kids and helping other children with his passion. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

To all his battle buddies AATW.