WILMINGTON, Ill. — Mr. Cody Jacob Carter, 15, of Wilmington, Ill., passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 12, 2013, due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Born March 22, 1997, in Joliet, Ill., Cody was currently a sophomore at Wilmington High School. He was a member of the Wilmington Cub Scouts. He enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, baseball, four-wheeling, electronics, and his air-soft gun.

Cody’s future plans were to become an EMT/firefighter. He loved all animals, especially his horse; his cat, Cupcake; and his dog, Fabel.