Colt William Carter

May 18, 1989 - March 31, 2016

Mattoon, IL – Colt William Carter, age 26, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 5:50 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his residence. The funeral service in his honor will begin at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL, with David Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Born May 18, 1989, in Mattoon, IL, Colt was the son of Mitchell and Cindy (Hamende) Carter. He is survived by his parents who reside in Palestine, IL; one brother, Kotah Heggie of Palestine, IL; one sister, Jennifer Sparr and husband Morris of Neoga, IL; one niece, Alexis Sparr of Neoga, IL; grandparents, Austin “A.L.” and Jeanie Carter of Mattoon, IL; one uncle, Mike Carter and wife Patty of Ogden, IL; and numerous cousins. Colt was a member of the Lakeland Church of Christ. Among his favorite pastimes were movies, video games, bowling, miniature golf, and swimming. He was ecstatic for anything involving Super Heroes. Colt was kind-hearted and fun loving and will forever be remembered for his pleasant disposition. Memorials in his honor may be made to Camp New Hope 1364 County Rd 100 E, Neoga, IL 62447 Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome.