Dante John Carter

Dante John Carter, 40, of Nelsonville, passed away on Sunday, June 1st, 2025. Dante was born on February 14, 1985, to the late Renee J. Carter, two minutes after his big brother, Dwayne. Dante fell into a coma in July of 2022 after suffering from a stroke.

Throughout his life, especially when he was young, Dante was frequently called Dwayne and his twin brother called Dante, engraving a brotherhood like no other. Dante was very proud of becoming an Eagle Scout, and one of his greatest achievements was graduating from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in administration with a minor in pre-law. During his time in college, he met many friends who formed a second family.

Dante is survived by his twin brother, Dwayne Carter; grandmother, Irene Carter; uncle, Kenneth Carter Jr.; aunt, Kennita Bolds; and four cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Renee.

A celebration of Dante’s life will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St, Nelsonville, with Pastor Ronald Chunn officiating. Family and friends may visit from 10 am to 12 pm Saturday at the funeral home.