Ronnie Carpenter

Ronnie Carpenter obituary, Manchester, KY

Ronnie Carpenter

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Ronnie Carpenter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Britton Funeral Home on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Ronnie Carpenter, 72, of Manchester, KY, passed away Thursday, August 28th, at the AdventHealth Manchester Hospital.

Ronnie was born in Manchester, KY on May 4, 1953, a son of the late Noah and Ada Smith Carpenter. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Diane Abner Carpenter; and his children: Ronald C. Carpenter, and Kimberly Renee Carpenter Hicks and husband James, all of Manchester.

He is also survived by his grandchildren: Darian Carpenter, Zachary Hicks, Abigail Carpenter, and Alison Carpenter; and his great-grandchildren: Maverick Lee Hicks, Remington Clyde Carpenter, and Ramsey Colt Carpenter.

Also surviving are his brothers and sister: Otis Carpenter, Oder Carpenter, Carl Wayne Carpenter, and Gwendolyn Harris.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by these brothers and sisters: Paul Carpenter, Noah Carpenter, Jr., Jessie Mae Harper, and Martha Faye Hudson.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 30th at Britton Funeral Home, with Scotty Sumner and Joe Crockett officiating. Burial will follow at the Manchester Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 30th at Britton Funeral Home.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

30

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Britton Funeral Home

27 Old US 421, Manchester, KY 40962

Send Flowers

Aug

30

Service

2:00 p.m.

Britton Funeral Home

27 Old US 421, Manchester, KY 40962

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Britton Funeral Home

Only 7 hours left for delivery to next service.