Deonte Raynell Carter
Born: November 9th, 1990
Died: February 16th, 2015
Obituary
Deonte Raynell “Tae Tae” Carter, 24, of Burlington, Iowa, died on Monday afternoon, February 16, 2015 at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa.
Born November 9, 1990 in Champaign, Illinois he was the son of Teresa Ann Osby Watson and Mathew Carter.
Deonte was a mechanic. He liked good food, drinks, basketball, kids, dogs, music, games, he was a people person and enjoyed joking around. He also enjoyed driving and dressing well.
He is survived by his mother, Teresa Watson of California; two brothers, Ladarius Hughes of Burlington, Iowa and Devante Hughes of California; one daughter, Maniya Carter of Burlington; one son Deonte Carter Jr. also of Burlington; maternal grandmother Arvilla Lackland of Memphis, TN; his special loved one, Tashika Johnson of Burlington; two step-daughters, Jashia and Jaya Johnson both of Burlington; one step-son, Jaki Johnson of Burlington; one nephew; several step-sisters and step-brothers; two aunts; two uncles; many cousins and a host of good friends.
He was preceded in death by his step-father Wardell Watson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m in Union Baptist Church (Full Gospel Fellowship), Burlington, Iowa. Rev. Lawrence Manson and Rev. Freddy Starling will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for his children’s education.
Following the service family and friends will gather for a time of remembrance at the Burlington Gym.