Darrell E. Carpenter

September 24, 1935 - March 29, 2017

Darrell E. Carpenter’s (81) soul has gone to the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was born in the hills of beautiful West Virginia to Oda and Grace Carpenter, September 24, 1935 and died March 29, 2017 with his loving wife Maria at his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace (Crawford) Carpenter, father Oda Carpenter, sister Geraldine Carpenter. He is survived by his sister, Mary (Robert) Harris of Ohio, sons; Christopher (Cindy) Midcap of New Jersey, Matthew (Yvone) Carpenter of Colorado, and David (Lisa) Carpenter of Florida. He is also survived by grandchildren Alexandra, Tanaya, Travis, Trevor, Kyla, and Mandy, and Great-grandchildren, Barrett and Olivia. His fondest Holiday memories always included his niece and nephew Tracey (Jim) Campbell and Mike (Joy) Harris of Ohio. Darrell spoke of his late Great Uncle Tom and Cousin Linda always being there for him during difficult times, including the passing of his own father Oda only a few years before. Darrell loved his Country and proudly served in both the United States Navy and then the United States Air Force during the Korean War. When he came home from the service, he lived and worked in Ohio for several years until he and son David left for a new life in the Florida Keys with nothing but a 1973 Camaro packed with all of their worldly belongings. Darrell worked long days of construction and many nights as a janitor while raising David alone. He taught him to believe in God, respect our flag and what it represents, and to be a firm but fair man. He shared good times with many friends including, but not limited to Jack, Jimmy and Julio, here in the Old Town area. Right up until his passing spoke about earlier time spent with his pals Tim, Roy and Vincent. When he spoke of wishing for younger days, these were the men he wished to spend them with again. He and Maria, his wife of twenty-eight (28) years, love their community called Old Town home for more than 20 years. Darrell’s son and family wish to express their heartfelt Love and Gratitude to Darrell’s wife Maria for Loving Darrell unconditionally for so many years. She has been, and always will be, our family’s Angel here on earth. A Memorial Service will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cross City, Florida on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, FL 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, FL 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guestbook at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com