Donald Jones Carpenter, age 95

Donald Jones Carpenter, age 95 of Rutherfordton died Thursday, October 10, 2024.

He was born in Rutherford County November 6, 1928, and was a son of the late Hoyle and Ruby Jones Carpenter. Donald was a member of the Long Branch Road Baptist Church and was a graduate of Mount Vernon High School. He was a service member of the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War where he served on the USS LST 898 and USS Repose AH-16. He also served in Adak, AK. He worked at Tanner until retirement.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Rowann Bailey Carpenter, his brothers Bill and Bob Carpenter and his sister, Dorothy Carpenter Champion.

Survivors include his son, Donald Terry Carpenter of Jonas Ridge, his daughter, Kim Carpenter Newton and husband Mike of Forest City, his grandson, Trent Newton and wife Elizabeth and his great-grandson, Charlie Newton all of Ellenboro.

A service from the graveside was held October 14 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Jerry Ruppe officiating.

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.