Jerry Carpenter, 85, passed away September 10, 2016. Visitation will be 1pm and funeral 2pm, followed by burial Friday, September 16, at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Family members who have preceded him in death are his mother, Hazel Muse; father, Earl Carpenter; brother, Warren Carpenter; and sisters: Colleen Milburn and Laura Lee Bailey. Survivors include three children: Jerrie Fox, Rick Carpenter and Patti Montes; sister, Madonna Fetterling; brother, Donald Carpenter; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; as well as best friend Jeanne Ozias. Memorial tributes may be directed to Kansas City Hospice House. Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218.