John McCarter, age 73, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on May 5, 2026. He was born John Herman McCarter on January 2, 1953, to Elmer Herman McCarter and Elizabeth Wright McCarter. John was a member of Mt. Hope Church of Christ but a faithful attendee of Mantee Baptist Church. He worked with McCarter Brick Laying as a brick layer for many years. 

A Funeral Service honoring John will be held at Mantee Baptist Church, Friday, May 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM with Bro. Tommy Temple and Bro. Reeves Garrett officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 at the church. Houston Funeral Home has the honor and privilege of serving the McCarter Family.

Haven Ellison, Wes Johnson, Bruce Johnson, Doug Wilson, Kip McCarter and Doug Crump are honored to serve as pallbearers. 

John is survived by his loving wife, Debe McCarter of Mantee; his son, Grant McCarter of Mantee, MS; his two grandchildren, Gray (Jordan) McCarter and Griffin McCarter; his sisters, Margaret Oswalt of Dancy, MS, Dorothy (Claude) McKee of Pheba, MS, Bonnie (Jimmy) Hood of Grenada, MS, Lou (Marty) Adragna of New Orleans, LA, Peggy Berry of Dancy, MS; his brother, Mike (Lisa) McCarter of Holly Springs, MS; and sister in law, Patsy McCarter. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Elizabeth McCarter, and his brothers, Jim, David and Charlie McCarter. 

John will be missed dearly by his family and friends.