W. Stewart Carter, III

W. Stewart Carter, III
W. Stewart Carter, III

W. Stewart Carter, III, of Amarillo, TX died Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Chaparral Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Burkhalter officiating.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Stewart Carter, III of Amarillo, TX, was born November 4, 1946, in Dallas, TX. He graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1965, Amarillo College in 1968, and West Texas State University in 1971. He married Dorothy Linell Nickels on January 21, 1966, in a blizzard.  Stewart was an auditor at Pantex and Rocky Flats and an Independent Insurance Agent for the past 23 years.

He was the life of the party everywhere he went and loved dancing with his bride.

His favorite activity of all time was playing with his grandkids and watching them do what they each loved to do.

Stewart was preceded in death by his father and mother, Steve and Olive Carter, and his brother, Larry.

He is survived by his wife Linell, his son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Dynette, his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle & Lonnie Stoddard, and his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew & Lauren. He is also survived by his sisters, Linda Ussery & Nancy Smith.

His grandkids are Shawnee Stoddard, Bo & Sharisa Corbin, Amberly, Aubrie, Garret, Kinsley, Berklie, Easton, and Layla Carter.

The Carter Family suggests memorials be made to BSA Hospice of the Southwest.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

13 Replies to “W. Stewart Carter, III”

  1. RIP old friend from Palo Duro. Stewart was a kind and loving guy, but we all know that. Linell and family, you are in our prayers. God be with you.

  2. Peace be with you Stewart & with your family as they adjust to life without you being near. Keep a good watch over them all. RIP 🙏🏻

  3. Our heart goes out to you, Linell and the family. Stewart was always such a bright light in any room and such a kind person, we have fond memories of our fellow classmate.

  4. So sorry to hear about Stewart. He was a good friend to Jerry Whitfield Sr. ( and Jr.) And Liz. He was always the life of the party and will be missed immensely. May God Bless You and keep you in his Love. Elizabeth Whitfield and Jerry Jr.

  5. We are out of town but will keep you all in our prayers. We pray God will wrap you in His arms and comfort you and the family.

  6. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are lifted for the Carter’s and Stoddard’s. Our daughter-in-law, Courtney, was saying tonight that Stewart taught her to dance when she was in 5th grade. What a sweet memory of a sweet man.

  7. Our hearts are sadden that you are no longer on earth with all of us. But relieved that you are no longer in pain and suffering.

    We will think about you always, we will talk and remember all the fun time we had when you were around. You will never be forgotten.
    We will always hold you dear and close to our hearts and there you will remain to walk and guide all of us through our lives here on earth.

    The memories that you have left all us with, will always be in our hearts forever. We all are eternally greatful for the time we all got to spend with you here on earth!

    Until we meet again….We love you so much Uncle Stewart!

  8. A fellow classmate at PDHS, Stewart always extended brotherly love and lots of wit. He and Linell showed us how love could be and my heart breaks for their parting, even though temporary. My prayers are for comfort for the entire family and close friends as we all mourn the loss of one of our best! ❤

  9. There is no heart that could ever be prepared for a sorrow like this. The Carter family has our prayers and love at this difficult time. We hope you have the peace and comfort in knowing that one day we will see Stewart again. God will supply you with all you need and take care of you. We love you all!

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