Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:17 am

Joseph Samuel Carpenter, Sr., age 84, of Forest City, NC, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 and went home to be with his Lord.

He was the son of the late J.V. Porter Carpenter and Pauline Ross Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette Spicer Carpenter as well as two sisters Grace Carpenter Gurley and Carolyn Carpenter. Joe was a high school graduate who spent his life working as a self-employed mechanic. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church was an important part of Joe's life. He worked with the youth of the church in his younger days and for many years he and Jeanette hosted a church wide picnic at their home. He also taught classes in the evenings at Western Piedmont Community College.

Joe will be remembered by his sons, Joey (Deitra), Jeff (Lisa), and Jay (Deborah); his eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren, his sisters, Brenda Wilson (Stephen) and Marlene Lovelace; and his brothers, Boyce Carpenter and Ron Carpenter along with many nieces and nephews.

A funeral was held March 19 with Dr. David Jendrey officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church handicap ramp fund.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.