Robert Lee Carter

Robert "Rob" Lee Carter, 62, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Dantzler Baker Funeral Home

Born in Williamson, West Virginia, to the late Samuel and Nina Carter, Rob dedicated much of his life to hard work and providing for his family. By trade, he was a professional truck driver, spending 17 years with Lisk Trucking Inc. out of Wadesboro, North Carolina, 14 years working for Haddon House Food, and working as a forklift operator at Springs Cotton Mill in Chester, South Carolina. He attended school in Vanceburg, Kentucky, and earned his commercial driver’s license (CDL) through the Charlotte Truck Driving School in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Outside of his professional life, Rob’s greatest joy was his family. He spent countless hours playing basketball with his boys at the local court and was a dedicated fixture at all of his children's sporting events, coaching baseball and basketball, refereeing games, and faithfully supporting them from behind the plate as an umpire.

A truck driver by trade, Rob was a protector and a hero at heart, whether he was helping someone in need, guiding children in the neighborhood, or stepping in during emergencies to help others, he never hesitated to lend a hand. He loved his family and friends deeply, and his vibrant personality and conversational spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Rob is survived by his loving wife, Amanda Lynn Carter of Rock Hill, SC; his children, Robert Eric Carter (Abegail) of Rock Hill, SC (Abegail) of the Philippines and Alex Trever Carter (Zoie) of Gaffney, SC; and his bonus son, Kyle Raffaldt (Liz) of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Anastasia "Ana", Jaxson, Lionel, Athen, Robert; and his bonus grandchildren, Nick, Aurora and Angelo; his brothers, Sam Carter (Bonnie) of Portsmouth, OH, and Joseph "Joe" Carter (Pansy) of Great Falls, SC; his sister, Mary Logan of Portsmouth, OH; 4 nieces; 5 nephews; 8 great-nieces; and 4 great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Nina Carter, and his nephew, Russell Logan.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dantzlerbakerfuneralhome.com