DOYLESTOWN – Stephen J. Carpenter, age 79, said goodbye to his illness, and hello to Jesus on October 9, 2020.
Born in Gay, WV to the late Willis D. and Lona D. (Brabham) Carpenter, he was a resident of Doylestown for over 50 years. Retired from Forest City Dillon Precast after many years as a truckdriver, his passion was old cars. He loved to attend and host car shows.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred Ann who passed in 2000; great grandson, Rory Underation; brothers, Russell, Rommie (Alice) Carpenter, and sister, Brenda (Randy) Weekley.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Adam) Erbrick of Massillon, OH; sons, Randle (Julie) Browne of Rittman, OH, Christopher (LeeAnn) Browne of Portage Lakes; 5 grandchildren; great granddaughter, Laiken Poppy Underation, born on his birthday; brother, Denver (Caroline); sisters, Dorothy Gandee, Delores (Ted) Manning, Charlotte (Gary) Jeffries, Glenna (Jay) Culpeper, Linda (Bob) Orosz, Ginger (Mike) Knapp, Terrie (Steve) Jung; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 4 p.m. at NOW Church, 743 High St., Wadsworth, OH 44281, with Pastor Jonathan Barker, officiating. A private burial will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rogues Hollow Festival Committee/ Car Show, Attn: Beth Williams, 24 S. Portage St., Doylestown, OH 44230, or the Alzheimers Association. Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com
(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)
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