Carter James Vansant, 26, Pursued "Promising" Music Career in California

The following obituary was submitted by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory:

Carter James Vansant, 26, of Alpharetta died October 4, 2014, in a tragic automobile accident in Huntington Beach, California, where he has been living.

Carter was born In Atlanta on August 9, 1988, to James V. Vansant, Jr. and Jacki Vansant. He grew up in Alpharetta and participated in many sports activities in his youth. Carter was a beloved son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law. Also, he was a best friend to many people he had met along the way during his short life’s journey. He will always be remembered for his wonderful smile, big generous heart and his wit. He would light up a room and keep everyone laughing.

His true passion was his music. He was a great, self taught drummer and guitarist and had a wonderful singing voice. He had been living in California pursuing a promising career as a singer – songwriter and had recently written a song entitled “Those Days” and made a preliminary recording of it.

In July, he sang in his sister, Cameron’s wedding which will always be a wonderful memory for all of us. In recent months, Carter strengthened his faith in the Lord and found the path God had for his life which was using his God given musical talents.

His family will never get over the void his loss has left in our hearts and we will think of him every day. He is survived by his parents, Jacki and Jim Vansant, sisters Jami Falkner (Justin), Cameron Stewart (Jay), Tracey Krawford (Scott) and Meredith Desrosiers (Tim) and nieces Gentry, Taylor, Riley, Reese, Emmie and Addie.

“Why is goodbye oh so hard, I know you’re walking with angels in God’s backyard” Carter Vansant. A verse Carter wrote in his song says it all.

The family will receive friends at a visitation at the Northside Chapel on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The service will be at North Point Community Church at 11 a.m. Friday October 10, 2014.

Internment will be at Arlington Memorial Park following the service.

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