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Leon Leroy Carpenter III
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Leon Carpenter Obituary
Memorial services for Leon Leroy Carpenter III, 66, of Longview, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009, at East Mountain Baptist Church, FM 1845, with Pastor Joel Tiemeyer, of Way Bible Church of Sulphur Springs, officiating. Lt. Carpenter died July 12, 2009, at a local hospital.
Lt. Carpenter was born February 21, 1943, in Marshall, Texas, to Leon Leroy Jr. and Nadene Stovall Carpenter. Leon was a law enforcement officer for four years with Panola County and over 23 years at Gregg County. He was an avid Ham Radio operator that assisted in many civic activities, including the Huricaine Katrina evacuation. Leon was a quiet and unassuming man, he will be missed by many. Suriviors include his wife, Cheryl Napper; daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Scott Hemby; grandsons, Seth and Noah; son and daughter-in-law, Leon Leroy "Roy" IV and Bridget Carpenter, and family; granddaughter, Jessica Mills of Marshall; sister-in-law, Karen Shirtsy; sister and brother-in-law, Roxie and Joe Hesser of Garland; and nephew, Heath Hartzell and wife, Sheri of Grapevine.
All families and friends are encourage to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local chapters of the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. A special thanks to all his caregivers during the past year.
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Sue Ann Trucott
July 8, 2020
Remembering you RIP, love you dear cousin.
Gary Pannell
July 8, 2019
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
Sonja Stewart
July 22, 2009
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
Kristy & Kacy Richardson
July 21, 2009
Leon will be missed! He was a great friend to our father. (W50CR)
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Carmen Cuellar
July 21, 2009
Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love give you strength.
Sue-ann Trucott
July 16, 2009
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
Tom and Beverly Noe
July 16, 2009
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.
Anita Corbell
July 16, 2009
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.
Vince Pavkovich
July 16, 2009
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
Rachel Reynolds
July 16, 2009
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
"Peep"
July 16, 2009
I will miss you always. You have seldom been out of mind, thoughts, and prayers since 1972.
Terah Osinski
July 15, 2009
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.
Roxie Hesser
July 15, 2009
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...
Ed (W4RVZ) Leicester
July 15, 2009
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.
July 15, 2009
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
Sonny Lawrence
July 15, 2009
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.
Roxie Hesser
July 15, 2009
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.
Marsha Johnston
July 15, 2009
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.
Leann Deramus
July 15, 2009
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
Bruce Riley
July 15, 2009
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.
July 15, 2009
Cheryl, Once again you know where I'm at - give us a call anytime.
Don and Brenda Belyeu
James (Billy) Chaffin
July 15, 2009
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.
Gary Pannell
July 14, 2009
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.
Rebecca Baker
July 14, 2009
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.
Mrs. Clay Richardson
July 14, 2009
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.
Michael Ferguson
July 14, 2009
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.
Holly Curry
July 14, 2009
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.
Heath & Sheri Hartzell
July 14, 2009
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.
Rick Davis
July 14, 2009
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
Shirley Capps
July 14, 2009
Our prayers are with your family.. You will be missed
Mark & Staci McRae
July 14, 2009
Cheryl---our prayers are with you. Pappaw, you will be greatly missed by all.
Glenda West
July 14, 2009
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.
Penney Hemby
July 14, 2009
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.
Robin Morris
July 14, 2009
Our prayers are with each of you at this time.
Belinda Warren
July 14, 2009
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!
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