Funeral services set for Phoenix firefighter who died in crash

PHOENIX — Funeral services have been set for a Phoenix firefighter and former professional football player who died in a vehicle crash in September.

Chris Carter, 35, died Sept. 23 in a crash on Highway 93 north of Kingman, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.

Funeral services for Carter will be held Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at Christ’s Church of the Valley Peoria, located at 7007 W. Happy Valley Road.

We are deeply saddened to learn about the tragic passing of former Arizona Rattler, Chris Carter.

Carter was a member of the 2012 Championship team and served as a Phoenix firefighter after his playing days.

We extend our thoughts to the Carter family as they mourn his passing. pic.twitter.com/xNFIBTcR9r

— Arizona Rattlers (@ArizonaRattlers) September 29, 2022

“Chris will always be remembered for his humble and hardworking attitude,” the department said in a press release.

Carter had been with the department since February 2019.

Prior to his time with Phoenix Fire, Carter was a member of the 2012 Arizona Rattlers team that won the Arena Football League championship.

Carter also had a short stint with the Seattle Seahawks, although he never played in a game for the NFL team.

Carter is survived by his parents, sister, and four nieces and nephews.

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