James Melvin Carpenter Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Melvin Carpenter of Union Point, Georgia, who passed away on May 5, 2026 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Paul Carpenter, Sr. and Minnie Lee; and his siblings, Glover Lee Carpenter (Elouise Loudermilk), John Clifford Carpenter (Marjorie Chapman), William Paul "Bill" Carpenter, Jr., Phillip Carpenter, Dorothy Jean Bramlett (Nelson), Mary Louise Sanders and Marie Carpenter.
He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Joan (Bostwick); his daughter Leanne Woods (Derrick) of Greensboro; his granddaughter Sarah Jewell Porter (Georgia) of Athens; and his sister Jane Chambers Bostwick. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Callaway Funeral Home (208 N Rhodes St, Union Point, GA 30669). A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Callaway Funeral Home Chapel (208 N Rhodes St, Union Point, GA 30669).
The family requests any memorials be made to Global Samaritans, 6561 Union Point Hwy, Union Point, GA 30669.
