Charles "Charlie" Carpenter

On October 29, 2024, Charles "Charlie" Carpenter passed away peacefully at his home in Montgomery, Texas with his wife, Karen, by his side. Charlie was born February 11, 1943 in Houston, Texas to Dr. Charles Carpenter and Beth Lowe Carpenter. He was raised in Houston, Texas and was a very proud Texan! He graduated from Lamar High School and the University of Houston.

Charlie married the "love of his life", as he told her almost daily throughout their life together, Karen Hannon on November 18, 1975. They would have celebrated their 49th anniversary this year. Charlie had a very long and successful career in the oil field service industry. Besides the love of his family one of the things he was most proud of was that his career offered him the opportunity to travel all over the world. At one point in his career, he and Karen and their young son at the time lived in England.

Charlie was affiliated with many professional organizations in this lifetime, but two that he was most honored to be a part of were the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the March of Dimes of Greater Houston. Charlie was a lifetime committeeman of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and a 37 year committeeman of the Junior Commercial Steer Committee. He dedicated 11 years as a board member for the March of Dimes of Greater Houston.

Charlie loved the water; living on Lake Conroe for the last 17 years meant he spent countless hours doing what he loved, being on his boat and fishing with his son, Charlie. Another passion of his was, he, Karen and their daughter, Traci own a dance studio, Athletistry Performing Arts Center. He loved his "dance family" and one of his favorite things to do was watch recital and dance competitions.

Charlie loved his family with all his heart. He had many friends here and England and Venezuela. He was a true gentleman, friend, and mentor to many who will miss his kind, generous, heart and his wise counsel.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Karen, son, Charles Louis Carpenter II, daughter, Traci Elizabeth Carpenter, daughter, Darcy Ludlow (Ryan), son, Christopher Carpenter, sister, Anne Watson (Steve), grandchildren, Kerilynn Carpenter, Hana Carpenter, Tristan Ludlow, Reese Ludlow and Charlie Malone Carpenter.

There will be a celebration of Charlie’s life with a Memorial Service on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church Methodist, 6363 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, 77381.

A reception will immediately follow the service. All are welcome.