Mr. Jesse Connie Carter, age 51 of Elkin, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011. Mr. Carter was born June 28, 1959 in Surry County to Thomas Ward and Kathleen Mary Hemric Carter. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 658. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his daughters Cassandra L. "Cassie" Carter and Krystal Brooke Carter of the home and their mother, Jamie C. Carter of Elkin; brother, Kenneth W. Carter of Monroe; and niece Bonnie C. Carter of Charlotte. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Shoaly Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Wood, Rev. Jerry Wilmoth, and Mr. Brett Graham officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. The family requests that memorials be made to Boy Scouts of America Troop 658, c/o Travis Gentry, 9355 Greenhorn Road, Elkin, NC 28621