Maurice "Mo" Carter of Rockford departed this earthly life August 23, 2023. He was born March 18, 1958 in Jonesboro, Arkansas the son of Homer and Norma  J. Carter. Maurice lived in Rockford since 1971 coming from, Jonesboro, later to join the U.S. Army, serving in the conflict in Grenada, also being deployed to South Korea serving during hostile times. Maurice continuing in the Army until retiring in 1990 at the rank of Sergeant. He was employed as a over the road Truck Driver 15 years.  Maurice married Shirley Cradel May 16, 1980, of this union two children were born. He was a member of Gethsemane Christian Church, serving in the Men's Choir and on the cleaning committee also formerly serving as a Deacon. He was a member of the Retired Association for Veterans. Maurice attended Auburn High School, later to receive his diploma while in the Army; and graduated from the University of Indianapolis, receiving his Bachelors degree in Aviation Mechanics.

Maurice leaves to cherish many loving memories, his son, Larice Carter and daughter, Tina ( Phillip) Vince; two grandchildren, Tayevion Williams and Tyla Carter; mother Norma Jean Carter; two brothers, Pastor, Bruce (Angela) Carter and Derek (Pamela) Carter; sister, Jessica Cater; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends, including special uncle Johnny Ray Hampton.

He was predeceased by his father; sister Deborah Carter and two brothers Homer Palmer and Nicholas Carter.

Services will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Gethsemane Christian Church 4555 Spring Creek Road. Burial in Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.