Merlin Jay "Merle" Carpenter's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri

Merlin Jay "Merle" Carpenter

September 14, 1934 - September 3, 2025 (90 years old)

Springfield, Missouri

Merlin Jay "Merle" Carpenter's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri
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Merlin Jay "Merle" Carpenter

September 14, 1934 - September 3, 2025 (90 years old)

Springfield, Missouri

Merlin Jay Carpenter Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 3, 2025, at the age of 90, Merlin Jay Carpenter of Springfield, Missouri passed away. 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, Jesse Carpenter and Mamie Carpenter; his siblings, Harold Carpenter and Arcele Andersen; his former wife Norma Koinzan Carpenter; his children, Michael Ray Carpenter and Joyce Carpenter Ward; and his granddaughters, Erica Angelo and Rachael Angelo.

He is survived by: his wife Debra Carpenter; his sister Dorothy Russell; his children, Patty Carpenter Hudson (Jerry) of Alabama, David Carpenter of Bois d'Arc' and Juanita Carpenter Angelo (David) of New York; and his children-in-law, Kim Carpenter of Springfield and Roy Ward of Colorado. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Maranatha Chapel (233 E Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, September 6th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (3600 N National Ave, Springfield, MO 65803).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to please donate to Berean Baptist Missions 507 E Norton Rd Springfield Mo 65803.



Sat

Sep 06

Visitation

Maranatha Chapel
233 E Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803

Sat

Sep 06

Celebration of life

Maranatha Chapel
233 E Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803

Sat

Sep 06

Burial

Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
3600 N National Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

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