Irving Carter Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Friday, May 22, 2020, Irving Carter passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 76. Irving was born on November 4, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Ace and Hattie Carter. He graduated with honors from George Washington Carver High School in 1962. While in high school, he was a star athlete in football and track, winning many championships. Irving earned a full athletic and academic scholarship to Southern University where he received his bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education in 1967. He went on to earn his first master’s degrees in 1974 from Eastern Michigan University in special education and later his second master’s degrees in 1982 from Eastern Michigan University in education administration. Irving started out teaching for the New Orleans City School District in 1967. After teaching five years in New Orleans, he moved to Toledo, Ohio in 1972 and taught at Spencer Sharples High School for four years. In 1976, Irving taught at Scott High School for several years and was also a longtime, highly respected boys track and field coach who led students to win city league, district, regional and state championships. Irving was an avid music lover and had a passion for building things. He was especially known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. Irving was preceded in death by his father, Ace, and mother, Hattie. He is survived by his four children Irving (Lynette) Carter Jr., Kristen (Channing) Williams, Garric (Jessica) Russell, Candace Glover Carter, 21 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 4-6pm at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, 572 Nebraska Avenue, Toledo, Ohio.

Irving Carter

November 4, 1943 - May 20, 2020