James J. Carpenter Sr.

James, owner and founder of SafeGuard Corporation, enjoyed fishing on Lake Martin, woodworking, camping at Wind Creek, traveling in the RV, collecting coins and guns, and Alabama Football. Roll Tide!!!

James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sandra Carpenter; his sons James J. Carpenter Jr. (Vickie) and Matt Carpenter (Jennifer); his daughters Angie Hughes (Byron) and Sheila Hatchett (Joe); his grandchildren Sha Thornton, Cody Hill, Hayden Carpenter, Morgan Mann, and Jordan Tidmore, his great grandchildren Eli Thornton, Eason Thornton, Jasper Hill, Riley Hill, Jett Mann, and 2 more on the way; and his extended family Rhonda and Scott Carlisle.

James was preceded in death by his parents Mary Knox and Stanley Carpenter; and his brother Charles E. Carpenter.

A visitation for James will be held Monday, November 18, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM with Bro. Andrew McKenzie officiating.

James will be laid to rest in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 1501 Talladega Highway, Sylacauga, AL 35150.

Serving as pallbearers are Hayden Carpenter, Jordan Hill, Steven Mann, Josh Thornton, Eli Thornton, and Scott Carlisle. SafeGuard Corporation employees will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.

Radney-Smith Funeral Home will direct the service.