L. F. Carpenter, Jr. of Pulaski passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Lynnville, Tn on May 19, 1931 and was 85 years old.
Mr. Carpenter was a long time businessman in Pulaski. He was a founding partner of Giles County Furniture in 1967 and a member of the Second Street church of Christ.
Visitation will be 12:00 until 3:00pm Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
The funeral service will follow at 3 o’clock in the chapel of the funeral home.
Burial takes place in Maplewood Cemetery.
Memorial donations are suggested to The Second Street Church of Christ Building Fund c/o P O Box 35, Pulaski, TN. 38478
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwen Phillips Carpenter, parents, Leonard Franklin and Clara Bell Peden Carpenter, and sister, Margaret Bateman.
He is survived by his,
Son, Phil (Connie) Carpenter of Pulaski
Son, Mike Carpenter of Nashville
Daughter, Phyllis (Bob) Gerlach-Owens of Pulaski
Grandchildren, Dr. Courtney (John) Carpenter Childers of Knoxville, Catherine (Colby) Carpenter Baddour, Grace Gerlach, and Sam Owens of Pulaski.
Great-grandchildren, Crawford Phillips, Cole Everett Childers, Caroline Cole, and Catherine Colbrook Baddour
Brother, Jimmy Carpenter of Columbia
Sister-in-law, Carolyn (Rand) Phillips Hayes
Niece, Christie (Lyman) Hayes Brown
Nephew, Dr. Rand Hayes of Thompson Station
Special care givers, Ann Sims and Peggy Hedgecoth
Several nephews, nieces, and many friends also survive.
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for L.F. Carpenter, Jr.
