It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Stevens Jay Carter (Plainfield, New Jersey), who passed away on December 24, 2021, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Stevens Jay Carter to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ruth Knight Carter of Washington and Thomas Andrew Carter, Jr.; and his brothers, Thomas Andrew Carter III of Des Moines, IA and William (Tracie) of Raleigh, NC.. He is survived by : his son Stevens Jay Carter, Jr. of Washington, DC; his wife Carol A. Swainson of Oakland, CA; his siblings, Donna Mial (Donald) of Raleigh, NC, Yvette C. DelValle of Plainfield, NJ and Alan (Tangela) of Raleigh, NC; and his stepmother DeLois S. Carter (late Thomas, Jr.). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

In recent years, his artworks tackled the Corona Virus and other challenging social issues.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Stevens Jay Carter legacy, donations may be made in honor of Stevens Jay Carter to the Joyce Gordon Foundation of the Arts located in Oakland, California. A donation link will be provided in the near future.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brown's Funeral Home

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May 18, 2022

Joe Ruffin wrote a sympathy message

“THANK YOU BROTHER FOR MAKING THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE. YOUR F STREET ART SHUWS INSPIRED ME TO PAINT JOE LOUIS RUFFIN”

December 28, 2021

Rosa Hicks wrote a sympathy message

“My condolence, Cuz you will be missed, I thank God for the time we spent communicating thru texting, You were a great Artist, so happy that I got to see you at your Best. I remember I said to you "Memory is a painter: it paints pictures of the past and of the day. I will always have the memories of you thru your paintings. Sorry I'm not able to be there to say my until we meet again. Family you're in my Prayers. There's No Sorrow On Earth, That Heaven Cannot Heal. Love You!!!”