Keith Shondell McCarter, Esq. was born on January 29th, 1969 and made his heavenly transition on October 28th, 2023.

Keith lived his life to its fullness and believed in God. He graduated from Ohio Northern University with his law degree in 1996. He embarked on several business crusades operating an export and import business in Bogota, Columbia. Founded McCarter University in Shenzhen China, worked in a law firm representing US Citizens in Cambodia. When he returned to the United States he continued his legal profession specializing in Immigration and Trial Litigation.

Keith is an advocate through his non-profit, helping families that need legal assistance with limited resources to receive the necessary legal representation. Likewise, families displaced due to domestic violence or abuse by court order that need to be removed from the home. He has traveled to over 30 countries where he observed their culture, business practices and of course seeking new business opportunities.

He was also an active member of Nitram Lodge #188 F & A.M of St Petersburg.
Keith was preceded in death by his mom and grandparents and was indeed a good man that was dedicated and always gave priority to his family. His memories will be cherished and live on with his wife Pauline and his two (2) daughters. Gabriela is 21 years old in her final year as a law student in Bogota, Columbia and Uriela 18 years old is in her freshman year in Grenoble, France pursuing studies in International Business. He will also leaves behind an Aunt and other relatives.

Keith enjoys Kayaking, Boating and Fishing and doing some Gardening and speaks 3 languages English, Spanish and Mandarin.

Mr. McCarter of Brandon transitioned Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. at Faith Temple Progressive Missionary Baptist Church - 2821 Skyview Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33801.