Robert Lee Carpenter
September 18, 1938 - May 17, 2016
Robert Lee Carpenter, 77, of Galax, Virginia passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was born in Galax on September 18, 1938 to the late, William Everette and Lina Bedsaul Carpenter. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Wilmer Carpenter. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Patricia Carpenter of the home; daughter, Beth Smith & husband, Dean of Hillsville; sons, Gregory Carpenter of Nashville, TN, Stephen Carpenter of Galax, Timothy Carpenter & wife, Christy of Galax; sisters, Ima Paugh of Quicksburg, VA, Freida Loggins of Lexington, NC; brothers, Larry Carpenter of Galax, Ronnie Carpenter of Fries, VA, Darrell Carpenter of Galax; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 20, 2016 beginning at 7pm in the High Country Services Sanctuary. Pastor Rodney Christman will officiate. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 6pm until 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to, St Jude’s Medical Center, 6000 Fairview Rd #305, Charlotte, NC 28210, The Salvation Army, 651 S. South St., Mount Airy 27030, or Camp Zion Cemetery Church Fund, 109 Camp Zion Rd Galax VA 24333. High Country Services is honored to serve the Carpenter family.
Robert Lee Carpenter, 77, of Galax, Virginia passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was born in Galax on September 18, 1938 to the late, William Everette and Lina Bedsaul Carpenter. He is also preceded in death by... View Obituary & Service Information