Earl Robert Carpenter

Earl Carpenter age 76 of New Tazewell, TN was born January 28, 1940 and passed away Thursday October 6, 2016. He was saved at early age and was a member of Grissoms Island Baptist Church of Tazewell. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Bobbie Carpenter; sisters, Margaret Carpenter and Shirley Pinkston; brothers, Junior, Wylie and George Carpenter.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Linda Carpenter

Daughter: Helen Taylor

Son: Terry Carpenter

Grandchildren: Jessica and Brittney Taylor and Whitney Carpenter

Sisters: Linda Dalton

Joyce (Ronald) Myers

Irene Hayes

Phyllis Reese

Many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A special thanks to the staff at Suncrest Hospice.

The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 P.M. Saturday October 8, 2016 at Coffey Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 P.M. Sunday October 9, 2016 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Jackson Cemetery.

Minister: Rev. Lonnie Dalton

Singers: John and Betty Dyer

Pallbearers: Greg Fugate, Glen Mullins, Jerry Whitaker, Rick Steadman, James Cope & Tony Dalton

Honorary Pallbearer: Junior Cheek

Coffey Funeral Home in charge.