Hello List,
It has come to my attention that David Carl Carpenter-147610 (b. 5 Aug 1938 Peora,
Harrison, West Virginia – d. 25 Feb 2018 Bridgeport, Harrison, West Virginia) has passed
away.
He was the father of Leslie David Carpenter a long term member of the Carpenter Cousins
Y-DNA Project and Group 8.
Our condolences to the family.
His obit follows.
John R. Carpenter
La Mesa, CA USA
Carpenter Cousins Project
http://carpentercousins.com
OBIT:
http://www.burnsidefuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3434872/Carpenter-Dav...
Obituary for David Carl Carpenter
David Carl Carpenter, 79, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday Morning, February 25, 2018
at United Hospital Center. He was born on August 5, 1938 in Peora, WV a son of the late
Charles Carl Carpenter and Iva Vincent Carpenter.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Lou Zirkle Carpenter, whom he married on
December 20, 1959.
He is also survived by one son, Leslie D. Carpenter of Clarksburg; one sister, Mary Rose
Carpenter of Enterprise; one aunt, Betty Vincent of Enterprise; two first cousins, Carla
Vincent White of Texas and Sue Vincent Suppa of Texas; nieces and nephews, Stephen
Carpenter of AZ, Scott Carpenter of TX, Jeff Carpenter of AZ and Christa Reed of KY.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Carpenter, Jr. and Donald Carpenter; two
sisters, Betty Irene Carpenter and Ina Jean Carpenter.
David was a 1956 graduate of Shinnston High School and attended Fairmont College and Salem
College for two years. David worked for over 46 years for the James & Law Company. He
held several positions over the years including, Secretary/Treasurer, President and a
member of the Board of Directors. David was also a lifetime member of the Clarksburg Lions
Club. He won the Leonard Jarret Award and the Melvin Jones Fellow Award . He greatly
enjoyed working on service projects such as selling brooms and helping the Lions serve
food at the Clarksburg Mission. He also enjoyed collecting antiques and refinishing
antiques and going to auctions. David bowled with several leagues in Clarksburg for over
30 years. In addition, he was also a member of the Peora United Methodist Church.
Family and friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue,
Bridgeport on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 2-8 pm. Funeral services will be conducted
on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Harry Holbert presiding. Interment
will follow in Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, Shinnston.
CEMETERY:
Shinnston Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum - Also known as Shinnston Masonic Cemetery
LOCATION
1359 South Pike Street
Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia, 26431 USA