William Carpenter

William 81, Suches, Georgia.


Mr. William “Bill” Carpenter, age 81 of Suches, GA. died March 23, 2012
Mr. Carpenter was born in Hayesville, N.C. He grew up in Clayton, GA. before moving to Suches, Ga. where he lived for 49 years.
He was the son of the late Henry Carpenter and Florence Webb Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ella Mae Carpenter. Sons, William David Carpenter and Larry Lee Carpenter. Sisters, Marie Hunnicut and Elizabeth Ann Queen. Brothers, Clarence, James and Robert Carpenter. Stepsons, Stanley and Tommy Green. Stepdaughter, Stella Mosley.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Carpenter, Suches GA. daughters, Jean (Tim Ramsey) Henslee, Blairsville, GA. Diana (David) Woody, Suches, GA. son, Mickey Carpenter, Social Circle, GA. stepdaughters, Minnie Marcus and Josie Mosley both of Clayton, GA. stepson, Carl Green, Clarkesville, GA. daughter in law, Sherry Carpenter, Social Circle, GA. sister, Arizona Holt, Clayton. Brothers, Rev. Carl Carpenter, Irvin Carpenter and Howard Carpenter all of Clayton, GA. 12 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 3 P.M. Sunday March 25, 2012 at the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home Clayton, Georgia. With Rev. Clarence Drummond and Rev. Carl Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Tiger, Georgia.
The family will receive friends from 5 P.M until 9 P.M on Saturday March 24, 2012 at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega, Georgia. The family will also receive friends on Sunday March 25, 2012 from 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. (the funeral hour) at the Hunter Funeral Home Chapel Clayton, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family to help with burial expenses.
Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA. and Hunter Funeral Home of Clayton GA. is in charge of arrangements.
An on-line obituary and register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com