Clifton Carpenter

Obituary of Clifton Ray Carpenter

Clifton Ray Carpenter, 64, of Church Hill went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Clifton was born on February 21, 1955 to his parents, Olan T. Carpenter and Hattie Bristol in Kingsport. Clifton worked for over 32 years at Holliston Mills before his retirement in 2009. Clifton was a loving husband and father. He was known as Uncle C, and cherished by his family. He enjoyed life activities. Clifton enjoyed attending Mt. Zion Tabernacle Church in Kingsport where he was a member.

Clifton is preceded in death by a host of siblings, along with his parents Hattie Bristol and Olan T. Carpenter.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 38 years, Leslie Carpenter; two daughters, Brandy Carpenter, and Ashley Carpenter Gill (Moshea); one son, Clifton Ray Carpenter II (Rachel); grandchildren, Maliek Carpenter, Rayshawn Simmons, Romeo Simmons, Sydney Simmons, Brandon Carpenter, Michael Jones Jr., Ariel Coward, London Gill, Cayden Carpenter, and Camren Carpenter; great grandchild, Myles Carpenter; three brothers, William “Smiley” Carpenter, James Henry “Moose”, Richard Henry; one sister, Mary Jane Treece (Stan); along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of other extended family.

The family will receive friends from 11:00AM to 12:00PM on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Carter Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Lester Turner officiating.

A graveside service will follow at Church Hill Memory Gardens with Pastor Lester Turner officiating. Clifton’s nephews will serve as pallbearers.

 

The family would like to thank their loving Pastor, Lester Turner, for his continued prayer and support throughout Clifton’s illness.   

 

Carter Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Carpenter Family.  

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Saturday
7
December

Receiving of Friends

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Carter Trent Funeral Home Church Hill
1115 HWY 11w
Church Hill , Tennessee, United States
4233570808
Saturday
7
December

Funeral Service

12:00 pm
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Carter Trent Funeral Home Church Hill
1115 HWY 11w
Church Hill , Tennessee, United States
4233570808
Saturday
7
December

Graveside Service

1:30 pm
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Church Hill Memory Gardens
208 Lane St
Church Hill, Tennessee, United States