Rev. Ronald David Carpenter

Marion, Ronald David Carpenter, 64 was called home to be with the LORD on April 10, 2018 at Burke Hospice.

Born on October 13, 1953 in Lincolnton, N.C. He was the son of the late Burley and Mildred Carpenter. Ron was called to preach at 13 and began holding revivals at 16. He began Pastoring in 1974 at age 20 and was Pastoring his seventh church, Cross Mill P. H. Church at the time his journey ended. Ron had a passion for trains, Star Trek and Riders in the Sky. He enjoyed being Santa Claus at Christmas time to bring joy to children young and old.

Survivors include, his loving wife Cindy Carpenter, son David Carpenter and wife Staci, daughter Kelly Tysinger and husband Shane, daughter Andrea Caudle and husband Perry. Grandchildren Landon (20), Avery (8), Addison (7), Carter (5). Beloved pets Whiskers and Kai.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations with Rev. Kenneth Terry officiating along with Bishop Doyle Marley, Rev. Tommy Fuquay and Richard Ingle. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm.

Memorials may be made to Cross Mill Pentecostal Holiness Church, 75 Reservoir Road, Marion, N.C. 28752.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com

The Carpenter family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations, Hickory, N.C.