Johnie Del Carter

September 24, 1957 - February 20, 2026

Johnie Del Carter, 68, of Abbeville, Louisiana, passed away on February 20, 2026, at 7:53 a.m. at HCA Tomball.
Johnie was born September 24, 1957, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to the late Joshua Carter and Tessie Carter. He graduated from East Carteret High School in 1977 and later moved to Abbeville, Louisiana, where he worked as a fisherman and built a life centered around family and community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua and Tessie Carter; his daughter, Tessie Alecia Vice Carter; his sister, Diana Carter; and his brothers, Kenneth Carter and Jessy Carter.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Johnie Del Grant; Johnnie Del Vice Carter (KeAvana); Letecia Johnie Pickens (Paul); and Ja’vell Da-Von Carter. He is also survived by his grandchildren Taj Pickens, Matthew Babino, and Aijiah Mims.
He is further survived by his siblings: Omelia Carter of Beaufort, North Carolina; Joshua Carter of Jacksonville, North Carolina; Larry Carter of Beaufort, North Carolina; and David Carter (Ashel) of Texas, along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Johnie was known for his neatly starched pants, fun-loving personality, and ability to make others smile. He loved dancing, Corvettes, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, and enjoying seafood and fried chicken with family and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held March 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Dx2 Creates, 1100 South State Street, Abbeville, Louisiana 70510.
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