David Warner Carpenter

David was born in Manhattan, New York on October 10, 1939 to the late Francis Warner Carpenter and the late Dorothy Sweeny Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Janice Edelmann Carpenter in 2021, and a daughter, Diana Saltalamacchia, in 2019.

He studied at Duke University and served in the United States Marine Corps. A life-long Blue Devils fan, Dave retired to North Carolina after a 30 year career as an award winning manager for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. in NYC. He commuted from Ossining, NY, where he and his high school sweetheart, Jan, raised their family. He enjoyed being outdoors playing golf, bowling and celebrating the 4th of July.

He is survived by three children, Deborah (Mark) Stafford, of Patterson NY, Donna Carpenter and David W. (Karinna) Carpenter, Jr., both of Clayton, NC; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Ann McKay; and Martha Dempsey; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.

Memorial contributions in David’s memory may be made to:

SECU Hospice House 426 Hospital Road, Smithfield, NC 27577 or

The Marine’s Toys for Tots Program https://www.toysfortots.org/donate/forms/simple/Default.aspx

McLaurin Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Carpenter family.