Douglas Wendell Carpenter

Douglas "Doug" Wendell Carpenter, age 76, walked through the pearly gates on Monday, March 2, 2026. Doug was at peace and surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with family present at 4:00 pm, at the Chapel of Angels, located at 1430 N Thornton Street. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm, at Central Baptist Church, 2501 N Norris St. Clovis, NM, with Pastor Greg Martin and Pastor Mark McAfee officiating. Tommy Underwood, Mark Carpenter, Stanley Pipkin, Shayne Skarda, Ryan Skarda, and Jack Otis Carpenter will serve as pallbearers with Don Hodges, Rob Taylor, John Kerby, Red Nevins, Audie Roach, Donald Ray Lewis, Doug Screws, Phillip Tate, Billy Tate, Robert Snell and Doug Reid serving as honorary pallbearers.

Doug was born on January 30, 1950, in Clovis, NM, to Norvell "Bud" and Betty Carpenter. Doug grew up in Clovis where he met the love of his life Brenda Bailey. Doug and Brenda were married on June 5, 1976, in Clovis, NM and spent 49 happy years together. He served in the Army National Guard at Fort Bliss, Texas from 1969-1975. Doug was an active member of the Ranchvale Baptist Church where he served the Lord as a praise and worship leader and led the men's bible study. His love was expressed to many by being a great caretaker. He was a dedicated father and husband. Doug loved riding dirt bikes, being in the mountains, bowling, eating spicy food, and fulfilling his lifelong dream of farming. Most recently, his favorite pastime was being active in his grandchildren's lives.

Douglas is survived by his wife Brenda Carpenter, mother-in-law; Ramona "Ma" Bailey, daughter; Destiny (Josh) Banister of Katy, TX, son; Cassidy (GeNae) Carpenter of Clovis, NM, brother; Doyle Carpenter of Clovis, NM, sister; NorVella Skarda of Longview, TX, five grandchildren; Maddox, Bailey, and Kaz Carpenter, Samantha and Callie Banister, and a host of extended family.

Douglas is preceded in death by his parents; Norvell "Bud" and Betty Carpenter.

If you feel led to continue the ministry Doug was so passionate about, donations may be made at any time to Ranchvale Baptist Church in his name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.