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Ronald Carpenter Obituary

Ronald Carpenter Jr., age 36 of Gary, IN passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2016. He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis, IN. He was an amazing husband, father, son, grandson, uncle, brother and friend. Ronald enjoyed teaching both his sons football, basketball and boxing. He enjoyed cooking out with family and friends and spending time with his family at the beach, and he was a fan of classic cars and Chicago sports. Ronald is preceded in death by his grandfathers and other friends of the family. He is survived by his loving wife Valerie; sons Boby and Ronald III, father Ronald Sr. (Linda), mother Liona (Herb), grandmother Louise Tiller and Granny Linda Carpenter. Visitation Monday October 10, 2016 from 12-8 p.m. Family hour 7-8:00 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday October 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 9, 2016.

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Terra Edwards

October 3, 2025

Thinking of my cousin Lil Ron today. You left us on October 5th, 2016, but your love, laughter, and spirit still live on in all of us. Not a day goes by that I don´t feel your presence and remember the joy you brought into our lives. You may be gone from this world, but never from our hearts. Love you forever, Lil Ron.

Your loving cousin Nette

June 15, 2025

Happy Father´s Day! Your are loved and missed!

Your loving cousin Nette

January 18, 2025

Lil Ron you are missed dearly on your birthday today! I love you! I can´t believe you have been gone 9 years! Things have changed so much since you have been gone! Not good bye but see you later my favorite cousin!!

Nette

June 9, 2024

Lil Ron you are so missed my favorite cousin! Things are so different without you here! Continue to rest love you so much!

Charles Jackson

October 14, 2016

Ron C. You was my dude everytime we linked up it was love. R.I.H!!

your loving cousin Nette

October 12, 2016

I still don't really believe this set in yet..Lil Ron you were my favorite cousin but more like my brother!! You will forever be missed and loved! I am going to miss you calling and texting me for my birthday and mothers day!! You had such a short life on earth and only God knows why! Dont worry about Val and the boys!! We Got them!!

Lena & Geraldine Thompson

October 11, 2016

Ronnie, Sr. and Mrs. carpenter,
You are continually in our prayers. We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and grandson. May God give you strength love and peace today and everyday.

October 11, 2016

R.I.H Ron C.
Gone to soon. God bless his family.

Kiana Bland-Stewart

October 11, 2016

My condolences go out to his wife, children and family. Good man gone to soon. RIH Ron C.

October 11, 2016

Words cannot begin to express the heartache I feel right now. I have to accept the fact the God does not make mistakes but it hurts just the same. I love you like a brother. I will miss you dearly. Love your cousin Tryce

Koneshua Jackson

October 10, 2016

I'm so sorry he left so early he will be missed I will keep his family in prayer

Koneshua Jackson

October 10, 2016

I'm so sorry he will be missed

Keisha Smith-Anderson

October 10, 2016

My thoughts and prayers to his wife and kids. God bless you. He was like a brother to me when he lived in Indianapolis. He will be missed.

HOWARD & CHARLOTTE ANDERSON

October 10, 2016

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.

Rodney Johnsons

October 10, 2016

Rest on cousin.

October 10, 2016

So very sorry! We are here for you anytime day or night. Praying for all of you! Love you. Carrie and Bob Savage

Terra Edwards

October 10, 2016

I'm miss you so much!! Watch over the family

Jacavious Smith

October 9, 2016

You will always be missed and loved much love from kinfolk

Tamerra Picot

October 9, 2016

Lil Ron,
I will miss your smile and your laugh. I will always carry you with me in my heart and I love you, baby!
Your cousin,
Tammy

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