Robert Christopher Carter 48 of Hickory died Sunday, April 16th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 4th, 1968, he was the son of James Carter and Melody Hensley Carter. Three sons, Blake Carter of Peoria, IL, Dawson Carter of Veedersburg, IN and Zachary Carter of Veedersburg, IN and his parents, James Robert and Meolody Hensley Carter of Paxton, IL survive him. A Memorial Service was held 6:30 (eastern time) p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Hickory Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Internet streaming was provided during the service. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Carter family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.