Francis "Peanie" Carter

September 16, 1958 - July 18, 2020

Francis Carter, affectionately known as “Peanie,” was born Tuesday, September 16, 1958, in Harrisburg, PA, son of the late Mack Carter Jr. and the late Ora Lee (Moore) Carter. A graduate of Harrisburg High, Class of 1977, Francis served honorably in the United States Army and was employed by the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Center, Susquehanna, PA, located in New Cumberland, PA. He formerly served as Commander, Sons of American Legion, Post 733. Francis was very family oriented, he enjoyed cooking, singing, shooting pool, watching family feud, playing internet spades, taking care of the family dog Zion and, of course not-to-be-forgotten, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. On Saturday, July 18, 2020, at sixty-one years of age, Francis completed his earthly journey joining in eternal life his parents; his siblings, James E. Carter, Mack A. Carter, Mattie E. Carter, Mamie Wallace, Amelia Hope, Mary Carter and Marie Burns. He leaves to reminisce over good times and even some challenging times his devoted wife, Joy Carter of Harrisburg, PA; his children, Casandra Franklin, Jayel Palmer, Najae Carter, Michael Ford II, all of Harrisburg, Casel Ford of Mechanicsburg, PA; his siblings, Sally Moore of Charlotte, NC, Lucille Latham of Harrisburg, Bobbie Jean Paul, Ruthie Brown, Susan Carter, Delores Anderson, all of Charlotte, Johnny Carter, Larry Carter, David Carter, all of Harrisburg, John Carter of Reading, PA, Jeffrey Carter of Charlotte; eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; other family members and friends. PRIVATE SERVICE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY YOUR NAME ALLOWING THE FAMILY TO KNOW YOU ARE THINKING OF THEM. ON-LINE STREAMING OF SERVICE. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS & VIDEOS TAB OR MEDIA TAB (MOBILE) AND TRIBUTE WEBCAST TO VIEW.