Kenneth Dale Carter

Kenneth Dale Carter, 70, of Brunswick, Maryland passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born in Frederick, Maryland on October 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Dale F. and Doris G. (Clark) Carter. He was the husband of Patricia Falls Carter. Ken started school at St. John's in Frederick and graduated from Frederick High School. He achieved two Bachelor degrees in both Geology and Biology, doing further studies in Paleontology. Although he spent most of his working career as a geologist for the Maryland Department of the Environment, he also worked for Frederick County in regulatory compliance and as a librarian for the Frederick County Public Library, Detention Center Branch. He retired after driving a bus for Unified Community Connections. Ken was a lifelong reader and an avid wargamer and a caver. He was a member of the Monocacy Gamer's Association, National Speleological Society, Frederick Grotto and Tristate Grotto. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Carolyn M. Carter of Brunswick, MD. Friends and relatives are invited to visit on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, P.A., 106 E. Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701 where a celebration of Ken's life will be held on Friday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The National Speleological Society, 6001 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL. 35810-1122, USA. nss@caves.org