Joshua Thomas Carter

Joshua Thomas Carter, 29, died near his home August 28, 2010 in Show Low Pines. He was born September 26, 1980 in Rexburg, Idaho to Laura (Allsop) and Joe Carter. He attended school in Pocatello, Idaho until he moved to Arizona in 1993 at the age of 13 where he continued his education. He was always interested in learning new things and meeting new people. In 1998 he married Christina Carter and began a journey through life that would take him many places. He loved to drive trucks and though he had many occupations, driving was his passion. Josh was a kind, gentle and loving man, always protective of those he cared about. He would help anybody who needed anything. A wonderful father, husband, brother, and friend, he will be dearly missed by all whose lives and hearts he touched. Taken from this earth to soon to fulfill the many dreams he had. Leaving behind three beautiful children in whose hearts he will always remain. Josh is survived by his wife, Christina Carter; sons, Eric and Joshua Jr.; daughter, Alicia; parents, Laura Allsop and Joe Carter; in-laws, Tammy and Harold Slater; brothers, John Johnson, Jeramy Carter, John Slater; sisters, Laura Walton, Joann Carter, Mary and Jamie Slater; 10 nieces & nephews and many other family members. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Grover & June Willden; father-in-law, Joseph Oliveira. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 3, 2010 at Rumors Cocktail Lounge. Memorial contributions made directly to his family, during this difficult time, would be greatly appreciated.