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Jimmie Carpenter Obituary
Carpenter
January 6, 1950-
August 6, 2017
Ellerslie, Georgia- Jimmie Eugene Carpenter, age 67 of Ellerslie, Ga., passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Hamilton, Ga., with Pastor Rick Lipp officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Waverly Hall.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Carpenter was born January 6, 1950 in Memphis, Tn., the son of Jimmie Lee Carpenter, Jr. and Gerline J. Mitchell Carpenter. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired as a self-employed insurance adjuster in the Columbus area. He was a member of the Fort Benning Masonic Lodge # 579. In addition to his father, Mr. Carpenter was preceded in death by a brother, Randal Todd Carpenter and a grandson, Jimmie Lee Carpenter.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Jeannette Louise Carpenter of Ellerslie, Ga.; his mother, Gerline J. Carpenter of Columbus, Ga.; a daughter, Sheri M. Kasprzak, of Andover, New Jersey; a son, Jimmie Lee Carpenter (Kristina) of Waverly Hall, Ga.; six grandchildren, Gabriel E. Kasprzak, Sebastian A. Kasprzak, Zoe Louise Kasprzak, Nicholas C. Campbell, Mia K. Campbell, and Jackson Lee Carpenter; two brothers, Patrick L. Carpenter (Mary Esther) of Birmingham, Al., and Michael L. Carpenter of Columbus, Ga.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Danny Ray Hopkins (Sharmin) of Phenix City, Al., and Debra Shue (Richard) of Waverly Hall, Ga.
Please visit www.coxfh.com to sign the online registry. Cox Funeral Home, Hamilton, is in charge of arrangements.
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paul miller
August 12, 2017
Jeanette, Jimmie, Sheri, I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy spoke often of his undying love for Jeannette and his pride in his children. Remember the good times. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Jeff Peoples
August 10, 2017
Jerry, Pat, and Mike. Sorry to hear about the passing of Butch. My sister, Pat, called me to tell me about Butch's passing. My thoughts are with each of you. I did not know how to get in touch with any of you but wanted you to know that I was thinking about each of you.
Nancy Willard
August 9, 2017
Jeanette, You and your family are in my prayers for peace and healing. Love Nancy Willard
Joe Powell
August 9, 2017
Jeannette, I am so sorry to know of Jimmie's passing. We have known each either for so long it is hard to believe Jimmie's gone. God bless you.
Candace Rigsby
August 9, 2017
Continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless,
Candace Rigsby
Michael Carpenter
August 9, 2017
I will always remember my uncle butch. I've had the up most respect for him my entire life. He was the best father to his children and a great husband to Jeanette. He will always be with us in hearts and minds.
Paula Pender
August 9, 2017
Jeannette, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult and sad time. May your sweet and precious memories of your loved one help guide you through this time. God Bless you.
Jesse Lockhart
August 8, 2017
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
August 8, 2017
God bless you all. I think and pray for you daily.
Love you,
Jessie
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