Billie Carpenter
March 21, 1927 — October 5, 2013
Billie Carpenter
Billie L. Carpenter, 86 of Beebe, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 surrounded by his family. Bill was born in York Township, Indiana on March 21, 1927 to Purnell and Mildred Carpenter.
He was united in marriage with the love of his life, Gladys, in 1947 following service in World War II. To this union three children were born as well as six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They were his pride and joy.
He resided in Angola, Indiana until 1959 when they moved to Beebe, Arkansas. He retired from the Great Plains Bag Company in 1997 and spent many wonderful years camping with Gladys.
He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-four years, Gladys, a son, Todd Carpenter, son-in-law Henry Scales and brother-in-law, Kenneth Maugherman.
He is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Scales of Beebe; son Jon Tracy Carpenter (Jody) of Murray, Kentucky; daughter-in-law Cindy Carpenter of Little Rock; grandchildren Nathan Scales (Beth) of Cabot, Aaron Scales (Amy) of Lonoke, Alice Mairee Page of Beebe, Kaci Blanton (Elliot) of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Kaitlyn Carpenter of Murray, Kentucky, Lindley Moore of Little Rock; four precious great-grandchildren, Luke and Ethan Scales, Emma Scales and Abigail Page; sister Donna Maugherman of Angola, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.
His life was a life of giving to others whether it being a Boy Scout or Cub Scout leader, playing Santa Claus, helping feed football players, helping others change their lives and most of all of being a Daddy and a Papa. He was a Dad to all and he lived a life of example to provide a home where love will live forever. Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America or memorial of your own choice. Family will receive friends Monday, October 7, 2013 at Westbrook Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m., Funeral service will be Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Beebe, with burial to follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com
He was united in marriage with the love of his life, Gladys, in 1947 following service in World War II. To this union three children were born as well as six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They were his pride and joy.
He resided in Angola, Indiana until 1959 when they moved to Beebe, Arkansas. He retired from the Great Plains Bag Company in 1997 and spent many wonderful years camping with Gladys.
He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-four years, Gladys, a son, Todd Carpenter, son-in-law Henry Scales and brother-in-law, Kenneth Maugherman.
He is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Scales of Beebe; son Jon Tracy Carpenter (Jody) of Murray, Kentucky; daughter-in-law Cindy Carpenter of Little Rock; grandchildren Nathan Scales (Beth) of Cabot, Aaron Scales (Amy) of Lonoke, Alice Mairee Page of Beebe, Kaci Blanton (Elliot) of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Kaitlyn Carpenter of Murray, Kentucky, Lindley Moore of Little Rock; four precious great-grandchildren, Luke and Ethan Scales, Emma Scales and Abigail Page; sister Donna Maugherman of Angola, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.
His life was a life of giving to others whether it being a Boy Scout or Cub Scout leader, playing Santa Claus, helping feed football players, helping others change their lives and most of all of being a Daddy and a Papa. He was a Dad to all and he lived a life of example to provide a home where love will live forever. Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America or memorial of your own choice. Family will receive friends Monday, October 7, 2013 at Westbrook Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m., Funeral service will be Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Beebe, with burial to follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com
Cemetery Details
Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens
404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr.
Beebe, AR, 72012
Beebe, AR, 72012
Visitation
OCT 7. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home
404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr.
Beebe, AR, US, 72012
http://www.WestbrookFuneralHome.com
Funeral Service
OCT 8. 10:00 AM
First United Methodist Church
302 N. Main
Beebe, AR, US, 72012
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Billie Carpenter, please visit our flower store.
In light of increasing scams, all guestbook entries will now be approved by us. At Smith Family Funeral Homes, safeguarding the privacy and personal memories of your loved ones for family and friends is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
Guestbook
Visits: 18
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
