David Allen Carpenter, 68, of Morehead, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home after an extended illness.
He was born in Lewis County on October 31, 1954, a son of the late Carl Carpenter and Rosie Kimbler Carpenter.
Allen was a farmer and was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed attending church, singing gospel music, fishing, taking walks, working on small engines, and he especially loved spending time with all of his family.Â
Survivors include one daughter, Debra Carpenter of Morehead, five brothers, Kenneth (Minnie) Carpenter, Gary (Pat) Carpenter, and Robin (Betty) Carpenter of Vanceburg, and Bill (Karen) Carpenter and Fred (Connie) Carpenter of Flemingsburg; five sisters, Fredia Jarrell and Brenda (Billy) Cropper of Vanceburg, Lizzie Carpenter and Annie (Tommie) Reid of Flemingsburg, and Donna (John) Hesler of Maysville; several nieces and nephews; his special cat, Tommy Ray; and other extended family and friends. He will be missed by all.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Rosetta Smith Carpenter, who passed away January 10, 2022; one son, David Allen Carpenter; one daughter, Pearl Ann Carpenter; three brothers, Marlin Carpenter, Erza Carpenter, and Mark Carpenter; and one sister, Thlema Darlington.
Services will be at Noon Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel in Morehead with Pastor Tony Corns officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery on Holly Road in Lewis County.
Pallbearers will be Gary Carpenter, Kenneth Carpenter, Willie Jarrells, Jacob Carpenter, Robert Carpenter, and Corey Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Carpenter, Bill Carpenter, and Robin Carpenter.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until Noon Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive in Morehead.
