Jimmy Eugene Carter, 85, of Rock Lake, ND, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Towner County Medical Center in Cando, ND surrounded by his loving family.

Services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2pm at Cando Lutheran Church in Cando with Pastor Bonnie Weaver officiating.  Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at the All Nations Lutheran Cemetery in Rock Lake, ND. A gathering will be held at the Rock Lake Café following the burial.

The recorded service will be available on the funeral home's Facebook page.

Jimmy was born November 1, 1937 to Ivan Ray and Gertrude Romback Carter. He was a lifelong resident of Towner County and started farming at a very young age when his father died in 1949. He raised grain, dairy cattle and had a herd of Polled Herefords and later added a few Black Angus in which he enjoyed livestock for forty-five years.  Cattle took him to countless events and brought many friends to the farm.

He married Irene Tuenge in Rock Lake on October 20, 1956 and they were blessed with two sons, Dennis Carter and Terry Carter, both of Rock Lake. They continued to farm until 1993 and moved into a home in Rock Lake in January 1994.

He was a member of the ND Polled Hereford Association and later the ND Hereford Association, the ND Stockman's Association, and the Towner County Livestock Association. Jimmy was baptized in the All Nations Lutheran church in 1958 and later served on the church council for several years.  He was a board member of the Rock Lake Cafe and enjoyed the meals, friendships and cards played there.  He also enjoyed driving school bus for the North Central School District and working at the local Cenex during his retirement years.

Jimmy had a servant's heart and helped anyone in need.  He was patient, kind and a friend to all.  He was always willing to help a neighbor or a friend especially when it came to livestock or livestock events.  He served many hours to the community in several ways and also helped coordinate many cattle events and tours.  He didn't miss a town with a good slice of pie or an ice cream cone and he knew all the good food spots for every trip.  He was on the go and very active until April 2022 when health issues arose and he became a resident at the Towner County Living Center in Cando, where he resided until his passing.  He enjoyed anyone who visited and who had time to play cards or a board game.  He loved a good game and enjoyed bingo with the residents.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; his parents, Ivan & Gertrude Carter; and seven siblings: Warner, Lyle, Lee, Bennie, Lawrence, Bland and Lorraine.

Survivors to mourn his passing include his sons, Dennis, Terry and Mavis (Gault), grandchildren, Malynda (Jay) Penner and their children Kenzy Irene and Keely Rae of Freeman, SD; Troy (Jeri Dohrmann) Carter and their children Harlee Kae & Coy Taylor of Rock Lake; Sister-in-law, Marilyn Carter, Viola Carter Fast along with many nieces and nephews.