IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James
Carpenter
June 4, 1940 – July 14, 2025
Obituary
James William Carpenter, 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, July 14, 2025.
James was born in Macon County to the late Zeb David and Alva Ledford Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Celia Diane Carpenter; brothers, Leon Carpenter and Ed "Buck" Carpenter. He was known in Franklin as "Bunny" the bread man. After retiring, he served on the American Legion Post #108/VFW Post #7339 military honor guard for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Giles Carpenter; sons, Tracy Carpenter (Janice), Kevin "Bo" Carpenter (Lynn); siblings, Kenneth Carpenter (Audrey), Olivia Whitmore (Windell), Harold Carpenter, Wanda Cabe (Buck), Charles Carpenter (Vickie); five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews
A graveside service will be held at 11am on Thursday, July 17th, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Don Moffitt will officiate. American Legion Post #108/VFW #7339 will conduct military rites.
In lieu of flowers, donations ma be made to American Legion Post #108/VFW #7339 Funeral Detail, P.O. Box 474, Franklin, NC 28744.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
James was born in Macon County to the late Zeb David and Alva Ledford Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Celia Diane Carpenter; brothers, Leon Carpenter and Ed "Buck" Carpenter. He was known in Franklin as "Bunny" the bread man. After retiring, he served on the American Legion Post #108/VFW Post #7339 military honor guard for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Giles Carpenter; sons, Tracy Carpenter (Janice), Kevin "Bo" Carpenter (Lynn); siblings, Kenneth Carpenter (Audrey), Olivia Whitmore (Windell), Harold Carpenter, Wanda Cabe (Buck), Charles Carpenter (Vickie); five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews
A graveside service will be held at 11am on Thursday, July 17th, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Don Moffitt will officiate. American Legion Post #108/VFW #7339 will conduct military rites.
In lieu of flowers, donations ma be made to American Legion Post #108/VFW #7339 Funeral Detail, P.O. Box 474, Franklin, NC 28744.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Services
Graveside Service
July
17
Woodlawn Cemetery
Starts at 11:00 am
Rev. Don Moffitt will officiate.
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