Ben Carpenter

As a child I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Ben Carpenter. My father & family worked on the Carpenter Ranch. I will always remember the Carpenter family. I also will never forget that John 111, as a child said he was going to marry me when he got older. The reason for that was, he liked flour tortillas. I'm still waiting, John!

Mr. Carpenter was always very nice and pleasant to me when I worked for Las Colinas Corporation. I am truly sorry for your loss.

As the son of Dr. R. G. "Pat" Carpenter, I grew up in Dallas and knew of Ben and John. My Uncles Percy and R. B. Carpenter (Carpenter Construction, Inc.; Mayor Pro-Tem, Dallas in early 1950's) spoke highly of him and I regret I never had the opportunity to meet him. Perhaps somewher in the Carpenter lineage we are related.

My parents worked & lived at the Hackberry Ranch many years ago. They have very beautiful memories of the Carpenter family. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Mr & Mrs Ruben Rodriguez, Toni(Rodriguez)Pedraza, Albert Rodriguez, John Rodriguez, Ruben Rodriguez Jr. Mary (Rodriguez) Lopez, Mikkie (Rodriguez)Vargas.

Ben and I first met in the fifth grade at Armstong Elementary School. I spent many wonderfual and memorable Saturday's at the Ranch with Ben. I was the announcer at the Las Colinas Rodeo.

My wife and I worked and met at the Hackberry Ranch 45 years ago.We have many fond memories of the Carpenter Family. Ben was a very thoughtful, kind-hearted person. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest symphathy to the family.

Judd worked for Mr. Carpenter for 26 yrs. and considered Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter like family. Our prayers go out to the children of a sweet love story that is now forever.