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David Carpenter Obituary

POQUOSON - David A. Carpenter Sr., 83, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, November 8, 2015. He was a native of Hampton, and a Poquoson resident since the early sixties. Dave began his career as a self-employed roofer/guttering, and was owner/operator of the Poquoson Marina since 1961. He was formerly a member of Pine Chapel Baptist Church, and currently at Victory Church in Poquoson. He loved bird-hunting and fishing. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis E. Sr. & Annie Cox Carpenter; brother, Lewis Carpenter Jr.; and wives, Patricia E. Carpenter and Aurora Powell Carpenter. He is survived by his children, David Carpenter Jr. & wife Susan, Richard Carpenter & wife Anita, Debra Wilson & husband George, and Patricia Topping & husband Wayne; his sister, Shirley Burch; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and ex-wife, Loretta Haney. The family will receive friends Thursday, Nov. 12th, 7-8:30 PM, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson. Dave's funeral will be Friday, Nov. 13th, 11:00 AM, at Victory Church by Pastor Jame' Bolds. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Poquoson Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2099, or to P.A.W.S., P.O. Box 2204, both in Poquoson, VA, 23662. Online condolences to claytorrollins.com .

Published by Daily Press on Nov. 10, 2015.
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I'll miss you grandpa Dave. I wish that I wasn't just learning of your passing. I will always remember sitting in your living room on Christmas morning, while your talking bass sang on the wall. RIP.

Lisa Carpenter

April 17, 2016

You are truly missed, we had many a good time together and you aways made me laugh. I have many a good memory of you and your kindness to others. Thanks it was great being one of your residents and most of all your friendship see you in heaven and bring you some cigars and bent nails for you to strighten.

Frank Bryant

March 16, 2016

Merry Christmas, Uncle Dave! You are having a joyous time with Jesus in Heaven.
We will be together again with our Lord. I love you and I miss you.

John 3:16

Susan Clarke

December 25, 2015

I really miss my Uncle Dave. We had fun talking about Jesus Christ and loved to tease each other. He was my Dad's only brother. I know Uncle Dave is in Heaven with the Lord. I will always love him with all my heart.

Susan Clarke

December 16, 2015

He will be missed.

November 12, 2015

He will be missed. He was a good man that me and my ex rented in poquson.he all ways had a happy smile on his face ever time I ran in to him.He wooded do anything for anyone.He will be missed

Jane Mosley/ grubb

November 12, 2015

We pray that in this difficult time, the love of God shelters you and mends the pain as you move forward.

Ferdie Perez

November 11, 2015

Rest in peace, cousin Dave. You will be missed.

Mark & Vivian Carpenter

November 10, 2015

Prayers and sympathy for the carpenter family.

Cathy Forrest-hood

November 10, 2015

Prayers to the family. Dave taught me to water ski at Sunken Meadow Beach Camp many years ago. All our families would camp there in the summers. Such fun.

Eleanor Kemp Hubbard

November 10, 2015

Judy Johnson

November 10, 2015

My thoughts& prayers are with you.

Deena Murray Cross

November 10, 2015

Uncle Dave was always working every time I went down to his marina. My father was his brother in-law, and I had the opportunity growing up to see every pier, pylon, ramp, and covered boat slip built by my uncle, and his two sons Davey Jr. and Ricky. It took a whole lot of hard work to build the marina, and to run it daily for all of the many visitors, residents, and guests who visited Poquoson. After Hurricane Isabel, my Uncle Dave decided to sell the marina, and move on into retirement only a short distance away from it in solitude. He was a private man, but he could get you laughing right away with his own infectious laugh and smiles. One of the things I remember the most about him was his cigars, and his hats he wore from time to time. I had just seen him about 8 weeks ago when I had taken him some Doumar's BBQs he and my own father used to get all of the time. Thanks for all of the years Uncle Dave, you will be missed by all who knew you. Say hello to my dad while you are there, and you two go and have some fun like you used to have.

Frank Ottofaro Jr.

November 10, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of your Dads passing Dave, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during these difficult times...

Doug Hornsby

November 10, 2015

Dave was a good man. I made his acquaintance when I had my boat at Poquoson Marina. He will be missed by many. RIP Dave !

Steve Johnson

November 10, 2015

Mr. Dave was a kind and great man. My father and uncle helped build the small finger piers that went between the slips at the uncovered docks at Poquoson Marina. My father was a boat builder and owner for many years and Mr. Dave was a great friend to our entire family. May God be with his entire family during this time of loss.

Kelly Freeman

November 10, 2015

Carpenter Family,
May the peace which comes from memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. I have many memories of this man and the Carpenter family and will always hold them close to my heart. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. That marina will always be in my memories of Poquoson. RIP Big Dave.

Catherine Gwaltney/Wendland

November 10, 2015

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