Dr. Ronald Wayne Carpenter Sr.

Dr. Ronald Wayne Carpenter, Sr. of 204 Branchester Ct., Greenville, SC 29607, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Born May 16, 1948 to Joseph David and Pauline Carpenter. Surviving loved ones are his faithful wife, Nan Hale Carpenter, of 46 years. His son and daughter-in-law, Ron Carpenter Jr. and Hope Hilley Carpenter. His daughter and son-in-law, Jewel Carpenter Wilson and Bill Wilson. Mother, Pauline Bissett. Sister, Sheila Risley. Five grandchildren, Austin and Avery Wilson, Chase, Chaz and Chanlin Carpenter and one great grandson, Zayden Carpenter. Ronnie answered the call to preach at 16 years old and has served the Lord by serving the International Pentecostal Holiness Church for 48 years in various forms of leadership from Pastor, College Professor, Upper South Carolina Conference Superintendent, Evangelism USA Director and lastly, presiding Bishop of the IPHC at the 26th General Conference. He will always be remembered for his humble spirit and giving nature. He was a strong leader yet a gentle man. He was small in stature but a giant in the spirit. He will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him. Visitation of Friends will be held Monday evening from 6:00-9:00 and the funeral service will be Tuesday at 2:00p.m. both at Redemption World Outreach Center, 635 Haywood Rd., Greenville, SC 29607. The family will gather at the Carpenter home. Donations can be made in Dr. Carpenter’s honor to: Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International (RMFI), 74 Byrdland Drive, Greenville, SC 29607, for the training of leaders and spreading the gospel of Jesus all over the world. www.woodlawn-fh.com