Mike McCarter Death – Obituary: In Loving Memory of Mike McCarter; According to an online obituary on Monday, May 15, 2023, Mike McCarter has passed away unexpectedly. However, cause of death was not disclosed.
The Knoxville Police Department is mourning the loss of recently-retired Sergeant Mike McCarter, who passed away over the weekend following a courageous battle with cancer.
Mike retired from the KPD in January 2022 after serving the department and Knoxville community for nearly 30 years. Mike spent the majority of his career as either a patrol officer or patrol Sergeant in the West District. He also spent almost five years as a member of the Safety Education Unit.
Mike was an outstanding police officer and dedicated public servant, but he was an even better person and a friend to all who knew him. Our department is devastated by his tragic loss, which came far too soon.
On Sunday, KPD officers were honored to escort Mike to Berry Funeral Home, where he and his family were greeted by a mass of KPD officers.
We will miss Mike dearly, and we wish Mike’s family and friends peace, comfort and love in the difficult days ahead.
May Mike rest in peace and his service to the citizens of Knoxville never be forgotten.
Words fall short of expressing our grief for your loss, as we mourn with family and friends for this great loss. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of this promising being. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Please receive our heartfelt condolences.
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