Jeffery E. Carter

Jeffery Eric Carter

Jeffery Carter passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2025, after over a decade battle with kidney disease. Up until the end Jeff maintained his loving personally, witty sense of humor, compassion for others, love of family and friends and expressed gratitude for his life.

Jeff’s friendships encompassed all aspects of life, especially the local stray animals he had taken care of, each friendship was special to him. From phone call chats, family gatherings, sharing meals and entertaining, reunions, adventures near and far, and helping in times of sadness and difficulty, Jeff was up for it all… He was the friend who would drive you to your chemo appointment just as freely as he would join you for lunch. He was known to drop in to visit at your front door just because. Jeff knew that friendships, like many things that take work to maintain, and he was willing to put in the effort.

Jeffery Carter, 60 years old, of Harbeson DE, passed away at home on Sunday June 8th, leaving a void his family cannot fill.

He was born in Lewes, DE in 1964. Jeffery attended and graduated from the Cape Henlopen School District, then joining the U.S. Amy Reserves. He held various positions and continued to serve the local community.

Jeffery was a devoted father to Martina Carter-Scibelli, Mason Carter, Noah Carter, were his pride and joy.

Jeffery was preceded in death by mother Ella Dunning-Carter, father Rufus Carter Jr., sister Mary Ellen Carter-Brown, brother Dale Carter, and is survived by his three children Martina Carter-Scibelli - husband (Thomas), Sons Mason Carter, Noah Carter, sister Brenda Bolden-Dukes - husband (Ivan) PA, brother Rufus “Yummy” Carter of Lewes, DE, brother Hiram Carter - (Henrietta) of Lewes, DE, Melvina Carter-Gibbs - husband (Kenneth) of Harbeson, DE who will never forget the love he brought to their lives.

His funeral services will be held on June 21st, 2025, at Short Funeral Services 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947. A public viewing will be held from 10 A.M to 12 P.M. EST and a small service from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Thank you with our deepest gratitude during this difficult time. The family of Jeffery E. Carter.

Online condolences and memories may be shared to the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com