Mark A. Carter, 63 of Bellefontaine passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Mary Rutan Hospital surrounded by his family.

Mark was born March 18, 1958 in Bellefontaine to Carre R. and Patricia A. (Tuffnell) Carter. On May 31, 1980 in Bellefontaine he married the love of his life, Patty A. Rea, who survives.

Mark was a man of God who loved Jesus with all his heart and was loved by Him. He instilled this devotion to Christ into His family and created a legacy for his sons to do the same with their family. Mark will always be remembered for how much he loved his family. Some of his favorite things to do were spending time with his family, making people laugh, coaching different sports, and cheering on his sons and grandchildren in their various activities. Mark was always very generous with his time, talents, and resources and was willing to go out of his way to help others. In everything he did, he employed a "do whatever it takes to make it perfect" mentality. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Buckeye fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Patty Carter; children, Andy (Bethany) Carter and Tony (Catherine) Carter; grandchildren, Kaylie, Madelyn, Anthony, Ellison, Hannah; mother, Patricia A. Carter; mother and father-in-law, Don and Ann Rea; siblings, Gary Michael (Sheri) Carter, Kerri Lynn (Byron "Barney") Sullivan, Stacey Leann (Jack) Stahler and Jennifer Jean (Gregg) DeMent; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; many brother and sister-in-law's.

He is preceded in death by his father, Carre R. Carter; brother, Robert Shaun Carter; brother-in-law, Mike Jenkins.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.  Burial will take place in Huntsville Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, Mark's family asks that you would consider donating to Weaving Grace Ministries, an organization dear to their hearts and one which Mark and Patty have been actively involved in supporting since its conception.

Information for memorial contributions:

Weaving Grace Ministries: 565 Metro Place South, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017. https://www.weavinggracebf.org/

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com