Leon Leroy Carpenter III

Remembering you RIP, love you dear cousin.

I knew him as a friend. He was active in amateur radio and I communicated with him for many years. He will be missed by many! ! 1

To the Carpenter family, I remember as a little girl meeting a man they called "walking tall",he was bigger than life. He would become my "uncle leon". My best memory of him would be the "catfish pond". The summer I was 11, Heath was 9, and Christy was 14, Daddy and Leon decided to take us to the catfish pond. I think that we used about a thousand worms that day. Heath and I could not keep the fishing line in the water. Leon would patiently worm the hook, knowing that he couldn't move because it would be two seconds before we would need another one. I can imagine that Daddy and Leon would have much rather been in a little fishing spot away from the commotion, but they stuck it out. I will greatly miss the man they called "walking tall" and I know that he is up in heaven at the perfect "fishing spot" waiting for the "one".

love sonja,jason,morgan and haileigh

Leon will be missed! He was a great friend to our father. (W50CR)

Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love give you strength.

Cheryl and family,
Although I never really met Leon we talked via email, I'm a cousin from VT. He came there once when I was a kid. I can't express how very sorry I am. My prayers are with you all.
Sue-ann

Cheryl. You and Leon was our best friends. I will miss him alot. It will be hard to work 6m ham rasio without him.
He was like a dad to me. I considered you both my family.
He was always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. He will be missed. We love you.

Dear Cheryl, I did not have the pleasure of meeting Leon, but having the privilege of knowing you gave me a picture of the kind of man Leon was. He must have been a fun loving, caring individual with a heart of gold, and that was proven by the wonderful things said about him at the memorial. I am here if you need anything. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

As other Amateur Radio operators have mentioned, Leon with his distinct voice will be missed on the airwaves. He had many friends, that he had never met, throughout the country. I was one and he will be missed in Minnesota.
K0SIX

To Roxie,Joe,Larry, Penney, & all that really loved Lee so deeply. I realize that he will be missed by all that Loved him. I am truly sorry for your loss. I also wish I could have told him Good-Bye. May God's Grace be with each of you and confort you...
Roxie, you will always remain my sister, in my heart,
God Bless you,
Rachel J. Reynolds

I will miss you always. You have seldom been out of mind, thoughts, and prayers since 1972.

To my little brother Roy, I love you with all my heart. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bridgett & Kirstin. Life is short and sometimes we forget to stop and smell the roses. I pray that Lee is in a better place now and will be able to watch Kirstin grow up.

Good-Bye my brother, my friend,I will miss you very much.I truely did love you.
I didn't get the chance to say good-bye with regrets, but I will have our memories forever.
There were many times that we disagreed, but we were there for each other in time of need.
Now it's time for me to say Good-Bye until we meet again in heaven.
Love Your Sister...

I was really sorry to learn of Leon's passing. Although we never met face to face, we talked many times over the years on Amateur Radio and I always looked forward to our chats. There was never a doubt who it was when that "big voice" simply said, Hey Ed. My condolences to the family and may God comfort you during this time.

Carpenter,I know you can see this and to a Brother in law that was as close as any of my brothers to me you will be sorely missed.there is a big hole in my heart and deep sadness that you are no longer here for me to aggrevate. I love you Bud.
Cajun Joe

Cheryl,
You and Papaw were like family to me. He was one of my real heroes. He was a father-figure to me throughout my career. He always said you were the greatest, and I agree. I will miss him so much! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family. Until we meet again, I Love You Papaw.

Good-Bye my dear brother,my friend I will miss you very much.I truely did love you.
I didn't get a chance to say good-bye with regrets, but I have memories that will last forever.There were many times that we disagreed,but we were there for each other in time of need.
Now it's time for me to let go and say good-bye until we meet again in heaven.
Love your sister.

Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. If you need me, I am here. I will be checking on you. May the Lord give you comfort.

Roy and the rest of the Carpenter family-

I am so sorry to hear of Leon's death. My heart goes out to you all and know that you are in my prayers. May you find comfort in God's hands, family, and friends.

RIP Leon

Leann Duke Deramus
Gregg County District Clerks Office

I met Leon about 40 years ago when he was a police officer in the small East Texas town of Overton. Even though we did not stay in touch with each other through the years I have always felt honored to be able to call him my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cheryl, Once again you know where I'm at - give us a call anytime.

Don and Brenda Belyeu

Not only was Leon a friend but also a Father figure to me. He will be missed by many. Always ready to lend a hand and give you excellent advise. Go with God Pap Paw.

Cheryl and Family I offer my sincerest sympathy and condolence on the passing of Leon. I'm a long time friend and Ham Buddy for many Years. I gave Leon his Ham radio test in Arlington Texas. I have been in constant contact with him and the groupe from Longview for Many Years. He will be missed by all.

Carpy, as all of us who grew up with him will be greatly missed by all who were a part of his life. Our THS class of 1961 will not be the same. Little did we know that this past May's reuion would be his last one here on Earth. But we are all looking forward to that Heavenly reunion and know that he will be waiting for us at Jesus's feet. May he soar like the Tatum Eagle he was, as he is now free of pain. May God continue to bless his family and friends who loved him and will miss him.

Cheryl, I was so sorry to hear about Leon. My prayers for you are to have strength and comfort at this time of great sorrow.Leon was a blessing to know and just a great man to have as a friend.

All who knew Pappaw loved him. We will all miss his kind smile, quiet laugh, and wonderful friendship. God bless, LT, and keep the streets up there safe until we get there to back you up.

Cheryl,
I'm sorry for your loss. If you need anything at all I'm right next door. He was a wonderful man & we will truly miss him.

Uncle Leon was a good man who truly left the world a safer and better place than he found it. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

Leon will be missed by countless folks he never met, but talked to all over the country through his radio. I was one fo the fortunate ones who did meet him, and he mentored me and several others with his kind and gentle heart. '73 Leon KD5UVA

Our prayers are with your family.. You will be missed

Cheryl---our prayers are with you. Pappaw, you will be greatly missed by all.

Cheryl, Karen and all the family,
My heart goes out to you. May you find comfort in the love and support of family and friends.

Such a wonderful father with the heart of a Lion, the strength of ten men and the quiet humor that made you laugh repeatedly. What a blessing he was to so many.

Our prayers are with each of you at this time.

Cheryl, Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I am sorry I did not realize Leon had taken a turn for the worse. My prayers are with you!