Carter Miller
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Carter Lynn Miller was born on February 2, 1987 in Independence, MO. Our beloved Carter went home to the Lord on August 27, 2020. He passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center after a sudden illness. There will be a celebration of life held on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Rotary Park, Blue Springs, Missouri
Carter was a lifelong resident of Missouri, attending school in Blue Springs. His childhood nickname was Sunshine because of his blonde hair, ever present smile, and sunny disposition. He was a talented artist, active in several sports in school, was in Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts for seven years, played trumpet in high school, and was a member of ROTC. He started “gaming” at the age of four, and it became a lifelong passion. Carter also loved music and comedy. He had a variety of jobs throughout his life but found his passion working in a nursing home, receiving several awards and was loved by his coworkers and residents. He loved his family and friends and made many great memories with them. Carter had a heart of gold and loved to make people laugh.
Carter was preceded in death by: father, Joe Tinker; maternal grandparents, Raymond & Marie Thurn; aunts, Carolyn Thurn and Mary Papa; uncles, Larry Miller, Wayne Miller, Mack Baldwin and Michael Hess;and cousin, Andrew Thurn.
Carter is survived by: mother, Terri Tinker; biological father, Kevin Miller; paternal grandparents, Victor & Lura Miller; sister, Erica Maycock and brother-in-law, Nick Maycock; step-brother, Jesse Tinker; nieces, Brandy Maycock and Lilly Maycock; nephews, Jaden Deason and Ashton Maycock; aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.
Visits: 6
My sweet baby brother, this doesn’t seem real and it’s certainly not fair.
I miss you so much and my heart is broken beyond repair. I love you, please always cover me with your beautiful Angel wings ! Till we meet again
Love your Big Sis
Erica
Carter was an awesome friend. Always good for a good laugh. Help brighten a bad day. He was just a big teddy bear loved by so many people. I’m going to miss my teddy bear so much. Love you Carter and I miss you more every day.
Carter was always sweet,respecting of others young man. I remember the day he was born. My son Justin and Carter grew up as babies. We will never forget him,his talents and accomplishments. I loved him as he was my son also.
Barbara Lincoln
My precious Sunshine, Cupcake, PPK (yep, still our secret!), I miss you more than I can say. You will always be my baby boy. I think of you a million times a day. I know Dad and Gramma are by your side, hug them for me. I know you have worried about me since Dad passed and you being with me got me through. I’ll be okay son Erica, Nick, Brandy, Jaden, and my friends are here for me. I long for the time I will see you again. Till then I see you when the sun shines, and feel you in every song we both loved. I love you now and always my son.
Mom
I’m so sorry to you all. He was always so happy and nice when I saw him. I’m thinking of you.
This really doesn’t seem real. You were such a great friend with a good heart. You lit up the room with your smile and that smile was so contagious. You really are one of a kind and I’m so glad I got to know you and be a part of your life.
Very very awesome person he would do anything for anyone when he walked into a room he lit it up with his smile carter really loved those residence at work and would do anything for them he deserved employee of the month Carter and he’s Family are in my thoughts ?
Very very awesome person he would do anything for anyone when he walked into a room he lit it up with his smile carter really loved those residence at work and would do anything for them he deserved employee of the month Carter and he’s Family are in my thoughts ?
My heart goes out to your family during this sorrowful time.
I didn’t know Carter, but I know he was surrounded by lots of love.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss Terri. It just doesn’t seem real, having watched Erica and Carter on occasion growing up across the street from me and your very loving mother too.
Carter you have always been a very caring handsome young man. Carter please know that I will help your mom until we all meet again. I love you and will miss you deeply.
A beautiful video Terri. Many great memories shared with ‘Sweet Carter’ that we’ll always cherish. Sending prayers, love and comfort to You, Erica and the family.Â
Love always ???
Hey bug. I know we went a lot of years not talking, but words cannot describe how glad I am we reconnected when we did. I miss you more than words can describe. I’m so thankful for the laughs, memories, and love you’ve given me. You had so much to do with the person I have become today, and you’ve given me an abundance of family to love. I love you, until we get to meet again.
I’m still so lost at words an can’t believe this is real, Carter will always hold a special place in my heart I loved you dude an never thought I would receive the sad news I did keep watching down over all of us till we meet again fly high much love.
Carter is a great man he made u laugh even if u didn’t want to Carter fly high my brother and save my place up there because when I get there we r going to rock heaven
I love you so much Carter! I’m just so thankful that you were always a part of my life and I’m going to miss you so much. I just know you are in a better place now
Knew him in middle school hadn’t seen him since. Never failed to make a person laugh. Good guy. RIP, gone too soon.