Joseph D. Carpenter

I think of this man often, however, I never met him. He and I were the same age and we had cancer the same year. I know he was the father to a great son. My son did a message on heaven that year. He said you live is a win, you die it´s a win, win. You get to be with Jesus! That´s the better place!

Such sadness and yet such joy! Bishop we already feel the hole here in Michigan. You will be greatly missed, you were someone we could always come to wether good or bad. Thank you for helping our family so much. You truly were a "A Man of God" and I dont use that term lightly, I honor you. Thank you again for blessing our family. My children have much respect for you. Much love the Tedford's.

my prayers are with the Carpenter family. and we will miss bro. carpenter he is a wounderful man of god. and he stood by what he tought you. i have learned alot from him and his family. love ya dawnis

My Deepest Sympathy.

I can still remember as a teenager, now over 30 years ago, Bro. Carpenter working tirelessly at the Michigan District Campground. All the years that have gone by, he never slowed, nor faltered, as he planted in the Kingdom of God... season, after season. I was never blessed to know him on a personal level, but what a blessing to have such a leader to admire silently from a distance. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. May comfort be with the family... but, I know, they know... it won't be long and...

So sorry to realize the loss of such a great warrior. May God bless the family, church and district.
in love
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I am sorry to hear about Pastor Carpenter. He was an amazing Pastor. Pastor Carpenter will truely be missed. May GOD help you in your time of sadness. Sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral I was out of town.

Thoughts & Prayers are with your family and district. We will miss Bro. Carpenter greatly!! Enjoyed very much working with him on the Home Missions Board for several years, and past few on the General Board. So wish I could have been there...