Chester J. Carter, Age 62, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Sunday June 23, 2024 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky unexpectedly.

Chester was born in Lexington, Kentucky August 18, 1961 to the late Chester G. and Lydia Beatrice Zornes Carter.  He was a self-employed carpenter for over 30 years and worked for various companies in the surrounding area. Chester was a veteran of the United States Army in which he so proudly served.

Preceded Chester in death beside his parents was his oldest brother Garland David Carter.

Surviving Chester is his wife of 40 years whom he married in Vanceburg, Kentucky Rita Jewell Carter.

Three daughters- Aleisha (Anthony) Carpenter; Kristy Carter, and Sherry Carter and her fiance’ Richard Holmes. 

Son- Chester G. Carter II.

Two sisters- Dolores Brown and Flora (Glen) Flinders.  One brother- Sam (Joyce) Carter.

Four grandchildren- Alex Carpenter, Zavier Holmes, Abby Carpenter, and Paige Holmes.  Along with many relatives and friends who will also mourn his passing.

Funeral services will be held Friday June 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gaydos Funeral Home 159 2nd street Vanceburg, Kentucky 41179 with Brother Danny Blankenship officiating.  Burial will follow in the Carter Family cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky.

Visitation will be Friday June 28, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Pallbearers for Mr. Chester J. Carter will be Anthony Carpenter, Aaron Carpenter, Rick Holmes, Chester Flinders, Jeff Mofford, David Carter, Mark Helgerson, Eugene Calder, and Logan Calder.  Honorary pallbearer will be Aleisha Carpenter.

Gaydos Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the family of Chester J. Carter.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com