Wednesday, May 22, 2024 8:17 am

James D. "Jim" Carpenter, age 86, of the Mount Vernon Community, died Saturday, May 11, 2024.

A native of Rutherford County, Jim was the son of the late John and Mildred Carpenter. He was a lifelong member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church. He owned and operated Carpenter Motor Company where he did auto body work. Jim taught auto body classes at Isothermal Community College for a number of years. He was a member of the Hudlow Volunteer Fire Department and was the fire chief for 13 years.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Carpenter, two sons, Jerry Carpenter (Tracey) of Huntersville, and Tom Carpenter (Tammy) of Forest City and three grandchildren.

The funeral was held at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on May 16 with Rev. David Jendry, Rev. Dr. Scott Courtney, and Rev. Donald Morrison officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Vernon Church Scholarship Fund; 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043, or Hospice of Carolina Foothills; PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.