Mr. Roosevelt "Baby Jack" McCarter

Roosevelt (Baby Jack) McCarter was born to the late Josephine McCarter and Jack Robinson on February 11th 1952 in Jackson MS, where he was raised by his maternal Grandmother the late Mrs. Willie Anne McCarter. He grew up in Shady Oaks and attended Brinkley High school in Jackson MS. He later moved to New Orleans, LA where he worked as a skilled laborer and a driver. Once in New Orleans he met Dale Wolfe then began caring for her & her children until their first child Eurolonda Noel was born. Although apart the couple remain lifelong friends until her death. In 1978 he met and married Annette McCarter and to this union they were blessed to welcome a son Cortney McCarter. In 1985 work steered him to Minnesota where he met and married Catherine Thompson McCarter in 1986 the couple made St. Paul, MN their home happily married for 10 years until her health failed. A retired widower “Baby Jack” began what he called his life’s journey as a traveler. A kind soul with a heart of gold, gravitated people to him from state to state. He never met a stranger and was a welcomed friend to all he knew & met. He singlehandedly visited with all his loved ones and family from California, Nevada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and to New Orleans. He became his family’s traveling ambassador dubbing him the name “Baby Jack the world traveler”. He stayed in touch with each and every relative near and far. However, the roads always led him back to Mississippi the place he called home much of his young life. Early Wednesday morning on the 17th day of October while in Jackson MS “Baby Jack” departed this life amongst family and friends. Home now he takes his rest with his departed love ones who predeceased him. He is preceded in death by his wife: Catherine McCarter, Brother: Willie James (Dealer) Robinson, his Grand Mother: Willie Anne McCarter, Brother: Walter (Sonny) Monroe, and more recently his mother: Josephine (Phine) McCarter. He leaves to cherish his memories his father Jack Robinson of Tyler Texas, Daughter Eurolonda (Pookey) Noel of Dallas Texas, Son Cortney McCarter of New Orleans, LA. (5) Grand-daughters Alberissa, Ryneisha, Akira, Amani, and Danaya. (3) Grand-sons Carlos, Cortney and Malik (1) Great Grand-daughter Brenna. (1) Sister Rena (Sis) McCarter of New Orleans, LA. (1) Brother Charles (Mary) Monroe of Jackson MS. & (1) Aunt: Leona Toaster of Bolton MS. A host of nieces & nephews. Many thanks to his step (Michelle & Nibershawn) daughters whom aided in his care in his last weeks. Special thanks to his Nephew Victor McCarter for the compassion and gratitude you shown him over the years.

Mr. Roosevelt "Baby Jack" McCarter

February 11, 1952 - October 17, 2018