Donald William Carpenter Jr.

Donald William Carpenter Jr. obituary, Belpre, OH

Donald William Carpenter Jr.

Donald Carpenter Jr. Obituary

Visit the Roberts Funeral Home - East Lawn Chapel - Marietta website to view the full obituary.

Donald William Carpenter Jr., 62, of Belpre, passed away October 25, 2023 at his home.

Donald was born September 12, 1961 in Marietta to Donald and Emily {Scarbro} Carpenter.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. 

Donnie worked at various plants and on the river barges. Later, he was self employed. He enjoyed playing and singing music with his dad, brother, and family. He also enjoyed spending time with grandkids, nieces and nephews.

Donnie will be deeply missed by his longtime girlfriend Juanita Francis; four stepchildren, ten grandchildren; father Donald W. Carpenter Sr., one brother and three sisters; and his loyal dog Diablo.

Donnie was preceded in death by his mother Emily “Jeanie”, sister Christina and brother Lee.

Friends may call Monday, October 30th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-East Lawn Chapel, 27880 St. Rt. 7, Marietta.  Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Adam Will officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park, where military rites will be held.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Veteran’s Administration.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Roberts Funeral Home - East Lawn Chapel - Marietta

27880 State Route 7, Marietta, OH 45750

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