Dear Friends & Family,
It is with terrific sorrow that I inform you that my father, Lamar
Carpenter, passed away.
My family wants to thank you for your prayers and concern over the years.
He was our rock and no finer a man ever lived.
LAMAR W. CARPENTER
Mr. Lamar W. Carpenter, a 27 yr resident of Las Vegas, passed away Nov 8,
2011 of heart failure. He was the son of Mabel V. Cruise and John Barnett
Carpenter of Clay Co. AL. Lamar was born 1926 in Anniston, AL and moved to
California in 1940 where he resided until retiring from the SW Gas Company.
He served his country as a US Navy Corpsman during WWII.
He is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy with whom he shared 63
anniversaries, and his three adoring children; Donna Cuzze, Pam Palumbo &
Jerry Carpenter. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren of whom he was so proud;
David Mincemeyer, Zac Palumbo, Damon Shepard, Shannon & Erin Carpenter. As
well as 5 great grandchildren.
Lamar was a long time member of the Spring Valley Baptist Church and the
family has asked donations be made to the church in lieu of flowers.
""Tenative plans"" are set for the service (to be confirmed by
tomorrow
afternoon).
When: Sat Nov 12th at 2 pm
Where: Spring Valley Baptist Church 3135 S. Rainbow Ave Las Vegas NV 89146
Burial: to follow Monday at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in
Boulder City.
Palm Mortuary 1600 S. Jones Las Vegas NV 89146 will handle the arrangements.
I am sorry for your loss My dad died last yr at 92