William David Chappelle III

William David Chappelle III (December 16, 1938 – July 29, 1998) was an American professor of music and a civil rights organizer in Ohio. He spent much of his career at Antioch College, where he served as dean of students.

Life and career Chappelle was born on December 16, 1938, in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended Brown University, and then graduated from Antioch College with a Bachelor of Arts in music.

Chappelle was also active as an organizer in the civil rights movement in Ohio. As part of his activism, Chappelle organized the Blues Week in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He also worked for several years on community programs in Washington, D.C., and he worked as a statistician. The Anderson Award "recognizes contributions by alumni and friends who have advanced Antioch College's ideals by breaking down racial and ethnic barriers".

Chappelle died in July 1998 in Yellow Springs.

William David Chappelle III's grandfather was the educator and bishop William D. Chappelle, and his son is the comedian Dave Chappelle.