Henry Alfred Carpenter, age 81, of Troy, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 at his home. He was born January 31, 1932 in Jackson County to the late Luther and Liddie Carpenter. He served from 1951-1962 in the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Betty (Akers) Carpenter, of Troy; brother, William “Wendell” Carpenter; sister, Charlotte Carter; step children, Elizabeth S. Robinson, Benjamin T. Robinson; step grandchildren, Kassidy (Davie) Mullennix, Dawn Gilmore Hopkins, Crystal Gilmore Miller, Ashleigh Mansmann Balderaz, Samantha Robinson and Michael Robinson. Also surviving are 14 step great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and sister-in-law, Barbara Carpenter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James O. Carpenter; sister, Wilma Jean Arcatipane; half brother, Leroy Meadows; and two half sisters, Lucy Roach and Margie Malone.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson. Burial will follow in C.M. Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillumfuneralhomes.com.