He attended Taylor High school before proudly serving his country in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne in Ft. Bragg in North Carolina. He loved golf, bowling, and playing softball. He also loved the Cincinnati Reds.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Derrik Ailor, Tony Carpenter, Bradley Carpenter, Adam Carpenter, Payden Carpenter, Preston Carpenter; grandchildren, Charlie, Betsy, Lyra; brothers, Greg Carpenter, Troy (Tammy) Carpenter; sister, Sonja (Ed) Stollings.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will take place from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center 3400 S. Webster Street Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Burial will follow at Albright Cemetery Kokomo, Indiana. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com.
