UNC student Carter Whitt tragically lost his life to suicide, leaving his parents, Michael and Suzy Whitt, devastated as they grieve the untimely passing of their beloved son.
He had a sensitive, caring heart and ability to make people feel wanted and appreciated.
Highlights
- Carter Whitt was a student at UNC-Chapel Hill who studied music and healthcare.
- He passed away on February 3, 2025, by su*cide, leaving his friends and family.
- Whitt’s parents, Michael and Suzy, have started a memorial fund in the memory of their son.
Friends and family described Whitt as an intelligent, ambitious young man with a gentle, warm smile that touched everyone he knew, always ready to lend an ear or a helping hand.
He excelled at school and sports, attended the prestigious NC Governor’s School, and pursued a double major in music and healthcare at UNC Chapel Hill.
This love of music was evident in his passion for anything with a bass line, especially the tuba, and his perfect pitch allowed him to interpret every sound in musical notes.
The North Carolina Community Is Mourning The D*Ath of Carter Jonathan Whitt
The University of North Carolina is mourning the tragic loss of life of 20-year-old Carter Jonathan Whitt, who d*ed on February 3, 2025, by su*cide.
Born in Edina, MN, on October 18, 2004. He relocated to Harrisburg, NC, and at the age of five, he soon became well-liked due to his passion for music, commitment to the arts, and friendly nature.
His passing has left a void in the lives of those who knew him and serves as one of many sad reminders of the mental health challenges facing so many young people today.
His family has established “The Crater J. Whitt Memorial Fund” to support music education and scholarships, keeping his love for music alive for future generations.
As one mourner explained:
Ohhh no!!! I am heart broken for you all ! I loved Carter . He was such a big hearted , kind , smart and precious second grader with an amazing family! Sending lots of love , hugs and prayers
Carter Whitt’s Parents Are currently suffering through the immense pain of the loss of their son
Carter Jonathan Whitt was deeply loved by his parents, Michael and Suzy Whitt, who are now mourning the heartbreaking loss of their son.
Michael J. Whitt, a business leader and co-founder of Innofacs, and Suzy Whitt, a devoted mother, have shared emotional tributes, reflecting on their son’s incredible life, talent, and struggles.
His dad depicted him as kind, smart, funny, quirky, talented, a great son, a fantastic brother, and a wonderful friend.
He shared one final photo of the UNC student and shared:
After 20 years of bringing an incommunicable amount of love to our lives, our sweet boy Carter Jonathan Whitt, born October 19, 2004, passed away on February 3, 2025. He was a cautiously reluctant child, always wanting to be proficient prior to trying anything. Always reserved and contemplative, when his interest piqued he’d develop encyclopedic knowledge and deliver endless detail to anyone who’d listen.
Meanwhile, his mother shared:
On Monday, we lost our sweet Carter to mental illness. This photo is on a 1947 Minneapolis Moline Z that has been in the family since new. He loved driving it and tinkering with it with my dad. It is the last photo we have of him from the weekend and I love that he is in his happy place. Carter was kind, smart, funny, quirky, talented, a great son, fantastic brother, and wonderful friend. To know him was to love him. Our hearts ache.
Additional Information
- Carter Whitt grew up with his sisters, Zoe and Sadie Whitt, who loved him dearly.
- He was the grandson of his maternal grandparents, Jim Kary and Diane Kary.
- Whitt’s sister, Zoe, Studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
