Robert Sherwood Carter Jr's Obituary
Robert Sherwood Carter, Jr. went to be with our Lord on September 4, 2024 in Roatán, Honduras. He was 42 years of age. He was born on May 21, 1982, in Houston, Texas.
Rob was a beloved son, nephew, cousin, and friend. He is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Carter, his aunt Jill Carter, and by his grandparents from both sides of the family. He is survived by his father Robert Sr. and step-mother Janida Carter; uncle Darryl Carter and cousins Beth Boyer, Gregg Carter, Amanda Hauser, Aven Hauser, and Andy and Gerlie Hauser; aunt Debbie Reid and uncle Larry Reid and cousins Crystal Buchman, Sean and Emily Reid, Aleah Wooley, Blake Wooley, Katerina Willis, Logan Reid, and Mikaella Reid.
A man of many talents and achievements, Rob graduated with honors from McKinney High School in the year 2000 finishing in the top 10% of his class and also excelled in playing soccer. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Austin College in 2004.
He accepted a position with the Hackett Group as Senior Business Development Associate in 2012, and in 2022 he was awarded a ten-year service award. In his 20-year business career, his objective was to sell CEO, CFOs, and other C level personnel in using consulting services to lower costs and increase profits. He perfected his own technique of converting a cold call into a warm call by learning all he could about a customer before calling him. He consistently outperformed his peers and was recognized as a top performer.
He excelled in endeavors he enjoyed… from achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout to becoming a certified Emergency Medical Technician and earning the rank of Divemaster from the Professional Association of Dive Instructors. His faith was also central to his life, as he attended First United Methodist Church during his youth and participated in life-long church activities. Rob reaffirmed his commitment to the Lord through immersion baptism in April 2023 and completing Re-Generation in October 2023 at Lakepointe Church East Dallas campus.
Rob was loved by his friends. What truly set Rob apart was his magnetic personality. Known for his wit, charm, and sense of humor, he had a way of making everyone feel like a friend. His kindness, generosity, and encouraging words touched the lives of many. His hobbies consisted of the love of outdoor sports including camping, snow skiing, and his absolute favorite which was scuba diving. In 2012 Rob adopted a dog he named Beya from a Pet Rescue service in Seattle. They became inseparable and were a joy to each other and to Rob’s friends from that day forward.
Rest in peace, Rob. You will be deeply missed but forever remembered.
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