David was preceded in death by his father, Glendell Lee Carter.
He is survived by his daughters, Kaitlyn Marie Carter of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Karissa Lynn Shinholster of Vance, Ala.; son, Christian Michael Carter of Vance, Ala.; brothers, Paul Carter, Michael Carter Wright, and Brandon McKinney; mother, Deborah Lynn Jones; grandmother, Beverly Hogan; grandchildren, Adaline Lynn Shinholster and Ariella Lee Shinholster; and many aunts and cousins.
David was born on December 23, 1971 in Ohio County, Kentucky. He was a 1990 graduate of Caverna High School. He worked as a computer systems analyst at the VA for more than 15 years, showing great intelligence in information technology and coding. He had many loves and interests including building things, working outside, watching science fiction films, his three dogs Bella, Misty, and Baby Girl, and spending time with his granddaughter, Adaline. He had a big heart and cared deeply for everyone around him, especially his family.