John A. Carpenter
John A. Carpenter
Obituary
Guest Book
John Carpenter Obituary
John attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory and went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin. John served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy and is a veteran of the Gulf War. He met his wife while stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. John's love of Texas and his large extended family brought them back to Houston, Texas to raise a family. John ended his long-standing career in the crane industry as a Senior Sales Manager at Maeda America and was recognized as a subject matter expert in his field.
John was an avid hunter and fisherman and was happiest when outdoors and with his family. He made many lifelong friends throughout the years and loved sharing his interests in food, photography, football, music, movies, and history.
John is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Michele Carpenter; and their two children, J. Connor Carpenter (fiancée Colby Graff) and Colleen Carpenter. John is also survived by his brother, Scott Carpenter (wife Angela); sister, Dr. Anne Carpenter; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. John will be missed by many but will be remembered for his passion for living life to the fullest.
A memorial mass will be held on Friday November 8th, 2024, at 10:00AM at St. Vincent de Paul Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
5 Entries
Michael Brady
November 9, 2024
Ive known John for 45 yrs ... Always smiling, always happy , loud and fun to be around . I have no bad memories of John and I will always remember him as a bright spot of humanity. Thank you John for being you .
Mike Brady Dvm ... class of 84 SJ
Scott Bryant
November 5, 2024
John Carpenter was one of a kind, a special person. I first met John in high school, where upon reflection, he had a profound impact on my life. I entered Jesuit from public school, outside the path of most of my classmates. I knew almost no one my freshman year. It was lonely until I met John, where he connected me to what would become a world of great lifelong friendships. John was a connector. He brought people together. He was the stud on the football team, who had enough self-confidence to befriend outsiders like me who were not part of the inner social groups. I entered that school knowing no one and exited knowing everyone. Those four years at Jesuit ended up being a wonderfully positive experience for me. And I will be forever grateful to that crazy guy who opened the doors to make that possible. I think of him often and try to carry that approach with me to this day.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Paul till
October 17, 2024
Was so impressed when he won the crusader of year award when we attended high school together
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
7723 Beechnut Street, Houston, TX 77074
Make a Donation
in John Carpenter's name
People and places connected with John
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support John's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Carpenter's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored anonymously