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BORN
1934
DIED
2010
Hal Carpenter Obituary
His funeral will be 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Bethel Historic Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Orovitz and Rev. Elizabeth Toler officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton.
Mr. Carpenter was born July 7, 1934, in Lincoln County.
He was the son of the late John E. Carpenter Jr. and Lockie Lynch Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gordon A. Carpenter.
Mr. Carpenter was a retired dairy farmer and in 1991 became maintenance supervisor with Gaston Day School where he also was a bus driver. He was very active in the community. He was a charter member, assistant fire chief and served on the board of directors as treas-urer with the South Fork Volunteer Fire Department; a member of the board of directors and past president of the Lincoln County Farm Bureau; former church council member, and an avid basketball fan of Gaston Day School. Mr. Carpenter was a veteran of the US Army.
Survivors are his wife, Prue Carpenter of the home; one daughter, Marcella Carpenter Cox and husband Matthew of Raleigh; honorary son, Greg Huffstetler and wife Wanda of Crouse; one granddaughter, Mareena Cox; two honorary granddaughters, Becca and Miranda Huffstetler; two brothers, John B. Carpenter Sr. and wife Iris of Bessemer City and Franklin S. Carpenter and wife Shirley of Lincolnton; sister-in-law, Linda Carpenter of Stanley; brother-in-law, Frederick Carpenter of Lincolnton; nephew, John B. Carpenter Jr. and wife Kelly of Stanley; two great-nieces, Hannah and Leah Carpenter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Historic Lutheran Church Maintenance Fund or Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, 506 Long Shoals Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Carpenter family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hal Carpenter
Bill Boudreau
January 31, 2010
I only knew Hal by his involvement with our military alumni group for the 508th Military Police Bn, Co B. He was a fine gentleman and will be greatly missed.
Shirley Fahringer Harris
January 7, 2010
I am so sorry to learn of Hal's passing on to the other side. I can't even imagine GDS without Hal. There were never any better tomatoes than the ones he brought for us to eat. I remember coming with Julia to see him make molasses. He was a great man and a wonderful friend. I will always remember Hal’s corner in the old gym. Patty and Daisey have such fond memories of him as well. I’m not sure how it works on the other side, but if it was at all possible I’m sure Ray Fahringer was there to welcome him as well.
I know he will be sorely missed by you and the community. I’m glad I got to see him in Lake Wyle last summer. I have such fond memories of him. My prayers and love are with you, Prue and your family.
Gloria Bushong
January 7, 2010
Hal and my husband Russell were friends from their army days. They were two peas in a pod and remained friends from that point forth and are still friends in heaven, I am sure. My first introduction to the family was right after Russell gave me my engagement ring. He took me down to Homestead to get John and Lottie's approval. I have such fond memories of this gracious family, of us visiting in North Carolina with John, Lottie, Hal, Pru and Marcella and so do my children Scott and Jill.
Pru and Marcella, I am so sorry for your loss. All I can tell you is that time takes care of the great hurt of losing someone you love but the memories go on forever. Now Russell and Hal are together once again.
Gloria Bushong (Mrs. Russell K.)
January 5, 2010
He was a hard working man. He will be missed. May God watch over the family as they grieve.
Frank Justice and Family
January 5, 2010
I always came to H & J Truck Repair with a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.
Jody Hogsed & Family
Deborah Ferguson
January 5, 2010
"My deepest condolences for the family. You are in my prayers."
Elaine Avansino
January 4, 2010
I was deeply sadden to hear of Hal's passing. As a young girl at Bethel
I always enjoyed the youth group & ice cream parties at Hal & Prue's.
What a wonderful time we all had! In later years as my family and I came
back to Bethel to visit Hal always went out of his way to greet us. He was
truly a kind soul. My deepest sympathy and God Bless. Elaine Cauble Avansino (Reno,NV.)
tria fore
January 4, 2010
i had the pleasure of working with hal at Gaston Day, for the past 3 years.....he always made me laugh. he had a great spirit and we will miss him greatly. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. it wont be the same coming to work and not seeing his smiling face!
Carol Brown
January 4, 2010
Hal will truly be missed by everyone here at Gaston Day. He always came down and had coffee and a cookie or two every morning with us in the dining hall. I will miss him and will think of him often. He was a good man! We loved him dearly.
Charles Miller
January 4, 2010
I knew Hal by way of Marcella thru Matt. I met him several times throughout the last two decades and he was always very kind and happy! I know he will be greatly missed.
anne davis
January 4, 2010
i remember hal helping me climb on to the roof of gaston day to relocate a nest of baby kildeers - such a gentle, old soul. i will remember his kindness always.
Heidi Tringali
January 3, 2010
We were so sad to hear the news about Hal. He took such good care of all of us at GDS. He sat and emptied many mouse traps for me, and loaned me paint brushes and batteries, and brought us tomatoes for our tomato sandwiches all summer long. He has touched so many lives in such positive ways. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that he was loved by so many people here on earth and that he is resting comfortably in God's arms now in heaven. We were all blessed to know him.
Hank Sumner
January 3, 2010
Hal was a great man. He was a true Gaston Day School Ultimate fan. He will be sorely missed not only at Gaston Day, but throughout the community.
Sandra Stewart
January 3, 2010
Oh where do I begin...Hal was a generous, loving and kind man. Working with Hal at Gaston Day brought inspiration to me along with everyone else, especially the children. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.
Lois Perkins
January 3, 2010
Hal touched so many lives during his years at Gaston Day. He will be missed but remembered with love.
Ken Carpenter
January 3, 2010
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Hal at Gaston Day and will miss him greatly.
Linda Friday Bennett
January 3, 2010
Oh, my dear family. Mama just called and told me. I am devistated for you! My prayers will be with you continuously! Prue and Marcella, my heart goes out to you. God Bless You and Keep You Thru This Time.
Paige Hendrick
January 3, 2010
Mr. Hal was a precious man. He made a huge and lasting positive impression on many children. My daughter, Cannon Abernethy, is one of those children. We feel very fortunate to have had such a special man in our lives. He will be remembered forever and greatly missed.
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