Michael Carter Jr., a coach with the Texas Throwbacks, has died. Michael was studying in the Business Administration Department at South Plains College. Carter Jr., was the brother of Olympic gold medalist and speaker Michelle Carter.
Who was Michael Carter Jr?
Carter Jr., who was a resident of Dallas, TX, was the brother of Michelle Carter, a three-time Olympian as well as a World Championship gold medalist. Michelle has excelled at the national and international levels for 20+ years. Michelle won gold at the 2016 World Indoor Championships in Portland, but her crowning achievement was at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she succeeded at winning the gold medal and setting the American record at the event. Michelle became the first United States female athlete to win the event since the women’s shot put competition began in 1948.
Tributes
”It is with a heavy heart to say that my brother Michael “Mikey” Carter Jr. has passed away. Thank you for all of your prayers and support. God is still so good, and I am so grateful that He has allowed me to be a big sister to my little brother. Please keep lifting my family up in prayer.” Michelle
”I am very sorry to see this and hear this news. We don’t know each other, but we share in common throwing the shot put (20 years ago). From my family to yours, I am very sorry for your loss and am praying for complete healing for all of you. Marcozzi Pierce
”Miss Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. I have followed you for a while. I am so sad for you. I am praying for you and your family. God’s blessings.” Reed
Services And Funeral Arrangements
The Wake for Michael Carter Jr will be on Friday, June 14th, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Viewing hours will start from 1:30 to 8pm at the Evergreen Funeral Home (6449 University Hills Boulevard in Dallas, TX 75241). The Funeral Services will be on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at 11 am at FWBC Campus, 2020 W Wheatland Rd., Dallas, TX 75232
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