Mr. Chappell J. Carter, III

UTICA - Chappell J. Carter, III, age 28, left us with poise as he went home to the Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023. Born in Utica on December 17, 1994 Chappell was the son of Chappell J. Carter, Sr. and Dorothy “Lanette” Lester-Wright. He also knew the love and guidance of his second “Dad,” Joseph A. Wright, who held an influential place in his life. Chappell attended John F. Hughes and Kernan Elementary Schools. In 2013, he graduated from T. R. Proctor High School. He furthered his studies at M.V.C.C, where he focused on and received certificates in Business Administration. Chappell received commendations for completing courses through AWS Training and Certification, Udemy Marketing Courses, and Ivy Alumni Business Courses. He also successfully completed the online course Business Analytics Basics. Chappell always had a strong power and was able to find job opportunities well suited to him which increased his knowledge and experience in a wide variety of fields. He worked as a peer educator for Planned Parenthood, an animated attraction person for Liberty Tax Service, and an independent package carrier for Postmate. Chappell also worked for Manpower, where he had the opportunity to work for Hamilton College and Colgate University as a member of the teams handling upgrades and renovations. His skill set and desire to humbly serve others made him a candidate for employment at the Hope House after success as a volunteer. Chappell was proud of his appearance and had a desire to “shine and stand out.” In addition to keeping himself fit through working out and dance exercise programs, he was a fashionista who had a unique eye for clothing. Every day, he could change his design and style to fit his imagination. He admired nice things and wore the most unique gifts of jewelry that others afforded him. Chappell was a great designer of men’s clothing on paper. He meticulously drew men’s fashion pieces that today would have been very popular and were the equivalent of created trends. Always ahead of his time, Chappell had a great imagination and a unique vision. On one of his fashion sites, there was a display of men’s shirts that displayed the words “guard your heart,” from Proverbs 4:23. Chappell had an amusing nature that made him start each day energized and overjoyed. He was a natural photographer, a bit of a drummer, and played a little guitar as well. Chappell had a variety of genres and whatever fit the mood would naturally come to him. Chappell was a traveling man, and many of his destinations, he walked to. He once walked from Utica to New York City, learning about himself and the people and places he met along the way. Chappell was adventurous; his last trip was to Las Vegas and then out to California. While he had his eyes on the prize, he always came home after each journey to recharge with the people he loved. Chappell had a collection of various sport trading cards which he often perused through. He said his favorite years that he lived through were when he turned 21 and 24; these were his happiest times. He chose football and was a fan of the NY Giants, but he also appreciated basketball and baseball, and had his cards to support his testimony. Chappell loved the Lord and was open to different faiths and their ways of praising him. Chappell is survived by his mother, Lanette, and her husband, Joseph; as well as his father, Chappell Carter, Sr. Chappell will remain in the hearts of his paternal grandmothers, Eltheria Carter and Erin Carter. He will be deeply missed by his siblings, Ta’Shaun Robinson, Traquindus Strickland-Ruffin, Chappell D. Miller-Carter, Jr., Anthony Greene, Latrell Carter, Ganelle Miller-Carter, and Shanelle Carter; godmother, Paulette Anderson; two god-sisters, Marquissa Williams and Kentyla Turner; a host of nieces and nephews; cousins whom he loved as brothers and sisters; and his aunts and uncles, whom he deeply respected. Chappell cherished his relationships with his cousin friends, Shayala, Chaley, Shawney, Jasmin, Marcus, Corine, as well as Taneshia, and the memory of Michael T. Lang and Devon Blu. Chappell was preceded by his paternal grandfather, William “Slick” Carter, Sr.; maternal grandparents, George Lester and Annie Lynn, and cousins, Jazeri Johnson, and Zikeya Carleen Lester. During this time of true loss and hurt, Lanette has been comforted by her husband, son, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and the rest of the family. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South Street, corner of Hammond Ave. Chappell’s Home Going Service and Celebration of Life will commence at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in New Forest Cemetery.

Mr. Chappell J. Carter, III

December 17, 1994 - October 20, 2023