John was born May 6, 1952 to the late Hildreth Vane Carpenter and Grace Mae Cadle Carpenter. He was employed as a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Gaylan Carpenter.
John is survived by his wife, Bridgette Carpenter; son, Robbie Carpenter; daughters, Melissa Carpenter and Tiffany Vannoy; and sister, Melody Boswell (Bruce).
A Funeral service will be held 11am Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502. The family will receive friends 10-11am prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 1pm Friday, March 6, 2015 at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens in Glasgow, WV.
Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net