David Carter, children and young families pastor for First Baptist Church, Athens, dies age 57.

LIMESTONE ASSOCIATION

David Carter, children and young families pastor for First Baptist Church, Athens, died March 22 at the age of 57.

Carter had served since 2006 at First, Athens, where he was known as “the Storyman.” Before that, he served at Heritage Baptist Church, Huntsville; First Baptist Church, Grant; and Dogwood Community Church, Decatur. He created the Hosanna Drama Ministry, and he also served as the Guntersville Fellowship of Christian Athletes director and as the president of expectation ministries, directing The Big G.I.G. Student Conferences.

Carter died of a heart attack while riding his bike around the neighborhood to say hello to all the First, Athens, children social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Carter is survived by his wife, Reneé, and daughters Haley, Hannah and Hope. (Grace Thornton)