Bobby Lee Carter Jr

Bobby Lee Carter, Jr. (May 22, 2006 – December 17, 2020) brought light to those around him from his earliest days. Born in Michigan City, Indiana, to Bobby Lee Carter, Sr. and Victoria Renee Johnson Carter, Bobby Jr. moved with his family to San Antonio, Texas, where he continued his schooling and became part of the community. He attended Ed White Middle School and was known to teachers and classmates as a young person with a bright presence and an eagerness for learning.

Family was central to Bobby’s life. He grew up surrounded by relatives who loved him and by a neighborhood that became his home. Though he was young, he had the everyday joys of childhood — friends, school routines, and moments with family that now live on as treasured memories. His parents and relatives arranged services to celebrate his life in early January 2021, when friends and community members gathered to honor him and share stories of his smile and spirit.

Bobby’s life, though brief, mattered deeply to those who knew him. He is remembered not for how he died but for who he was: a son, a nephew, a classmate, and a boy whose presence mattered. Those who loved him continue to hold his memory close and have spoken publicly about the importance of safety and caring for young people in the community.

As loved ones reflect on Bobby’s short life, they remember a boy whose being touched many lives and whose absence is keenly felt. He is mourned and honored by family, friends, and the San Antonio community who keep his memory alive in stories, prayers, and remembrances.