Arthur Carpenter

Mr. Arthur Edward Carpenter age 81, of Lansing, NC, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Margate Health and Rehab in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Carpenter was born on October 12, 1928 in Ashe County, NC to the late Ira and Maude Barnes Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter worked for Thomasville Furniture for 29 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Entombment services with military rites will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer by Brother Ralph Smith.  Mr. Carpenter is survived by: his wife of 54 years, Olive Lewis Carpenter; sons - Bobby Carpenter of Lansing, NC, Bennie Carpenter of Lansing, NC, and Ricky Carpenter of Lansing, NC; Daughters - Sharon Huffman of Lansing, NC; Sisters - Lucille Coldiron of Pennsylvania, Mildred Rohrer of Maryland, and Helen Johnson of Damascus, VA; grandchildren - Travis Carpenter, Melissa Hicks, Shane Carpenter, Kristin Weaver, Derick Carpenter, and Danielle Huffman; also surviving are 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.  You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Carpenter's arrangements.