Steven Gerald Carpenter Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Steven Gerald Carpenter, age 65, of the Etna Community, French Creek, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1951, in Upshur County, a son of Gerald O. Carpenter and stepmother Velta B. Carpenter of Buckhannon and the late Mildred Reeder Carpenter. On July 31, 1971, he was united in marriage to Marilyn S. Bunner Carpenter who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Travis Carpenter and wife Cristy of French Creek and Dustin Carpenter and wife Kay of French Creek; three grandchildren: Brady Hurst, Kyle Carpenter, and Breanna Carpenter; one aunt Shirley Reeder; many caring, loving in-laws; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by one stepbrother Kenny Ervin; two uncles: Rex Reeder and Dean Byrd; and one aunt Kathleen Reeder Byrd. Steve will long be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was retired after 32 years of service as a gas well tender, was a lifetime member of the NRA, and loved to hunt. Chevy muscle cars were a favorite point of discussion with friends and family alike. He attended the Pleasant Dale Community Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 2, 2017, from 4-8:00 PM, at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel. The funeral will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 10:00 AM, at the funeral chapel, with the Rev. Robert F. Heavner officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Dale Cemetery.

Steven Gerald Carpenter

September 8, 1951 - May 30, 2017