Earl L. Carter, III, of Erie, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born October 5, 1969 in Charleston, SC, a son of Earl L. Carter, Jr. and the late Linda Wernicki Carter and step-son of Deborah Carter.
A proud graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School, class of 1988, Earl exemplified a spirit of determination and hard work throughout his life. He was employed at Parker Lord.
Earl brought joy to those around him with his passions for smoking meats and riding his motorcycle. His zest for life, coupled with his culinary skills, created memorable gatherings filled with laughter and love. He loved watching hockey and always had some music to listen to. He also loved Taz, the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes, and was often seen wearing his tank top with him on it. Earl had a tough attitude but a big heart and he always said til death do us part.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon M. Jones Carter and his brother, Daryll Carter.
He is survived by his wife, Tina Carter; two daughters, Brandi S. Carter and Gillian M. Carter; son, Levi O. Carter; two step-sons, Jason Olsen and Jerrod Gibbs; step-daughter, Cherise Gibbs; and grandsons, Jovanni Gibbs and Benjamin Carter. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends are invited to call on Monday, October 26th at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, from 3 to 7 p.m. Burial will be private in Laurel Hill Cemetery.