Gregory Allen Carpenter Sr.

He was born in Union County on November 20th ,1956. Greg graduated from Parkwood High School, and soon after, he started his career with the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Greg was married to Jane Knight on February 2nd, 1990. They began their family with Jane’s daughters, Julie, and Jenny, and three years later welcomed Allen’s birth to complete their blended family.

Greg’s law enforcement career spanned 30 years and provided protection to the people of Union County and the surrounding communities. He diligently worked through the ranks to Sergeant and then ultimately rose to the rank of Lieutenant. Greg was honored and proud to serve and protect his community and hometown. After his retirement, Greg was able to faithfully serve the Lord and his church family as an active deacon, first at Calvary Baptist Church, and proudly for the last 12 years at Lee Park Baptist Church in Monroe.

Greg had a true passion for softball. He enjoyed traveling with special police softball teams to the Police Olympics, as well as many church softball teams. He earned the nickname “Sweat Hog”, from his teammates who played as many as 7 games any given Saturday and noted his perspiration from giving his all every inning. As a catcher and home run hitter, it was his goal to hit at least one pitch out of the park every game.

Greg is survived by his loving wife Jane Carpenter, son Gregory Allen Carpenter Jr. (Allen) and wife Brooke Carpenter, daughter Julie Blanton and husband Kennon Blanton, daughter Jenny Belk and husband David Belk. Grandchildren Andrew Blanton and wife Shelly Blanton, granddaughter Ashley Belk and fiancé Seth Pope, Airman 1st class USAF Ms. Baily Belk, Kendall Belk, Alex Blanton, and Gregory Allen Carpenter III (Tripp). Greg is also survived by his brothers, Benson Kenneth Carpenter III (Benny) and wife Pat Carpenter, Bryan Carpenter, and wife Cathy Carpenter both in Monroe NC, along with nieces and nephews.

Greg was predeceased by his parents – Benson Kenneth Carpenter Jr. and Mary Frances Griffin Carpenter.

The family will receive friends from 11:00am until 1:30pm Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Lee Park Church. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Carpenter will begin at 2:00pm in the church sanctuary. Interment will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110, Lee Park Church Men’s Ministry, 2491 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, NC 28110 and Hometown Heroes of Monroe NC, P.O. Box 953, Monroe, NC 28111.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family.

Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.mcewenmonroechapel.com.