Richard was the son of Ralph and Isabella (Pheasant) Carpenter. He graduated from Harbor High School in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was a self-employed entrepreneur.
He was a Jehovah Witness and member of the Athens, GA congregation.
Richard was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. He enjoyed most sports and in his younger years played Industrial League basketball and softball. He also enjoyed collecting, thrift store shopping, spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and was well known for wearing colorful suits.
Richard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandra (Wheeler) Carpenter whom he married on June 13, 1959; daughters, Teresa Miller of Cleveland, OH and Deanna Kolivas (John) of Honolulu, HI; sons Richard “Pete” Carpenter II of Garfield Heights, OH, Jason Carpenter (Jean) of Las Vegas, NV and Kyle Carpenter of Athens, GA; Grandchildren LeMarr and Qiana Miller, Kainalu and Kalei Kolivas, Danielle, Christina and Jared Carpenter, Miranda Carpenter and Bradley and Susanna Carpenter, along with 8 great-grandchildren. His brother Eugene Carpenter and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ralph Jr. and Sanford Carpenter, sister Elizabeth “Liz” Davis and grandson Mitchell Carpenter in infancy.
A private Celebration of Life service will be held at the family home and via Zoom on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm eastern time.
For Zoom information please email: [email protected]
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