John Lynwood Carpenter Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Lynwood Carpenter of Franklinton, North Carolina, born in Portsmouth, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 4, 2026 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Lynwood Carpenter to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his brother Stephen Judson Carpenter of Suffolk, Virginia.. He is survived by: his wife Kaye Bradshaw Carpenter; his daughters, Karen E. Carpenter of Markle, IN, Jessica C. Knox (Steven) of Youngsville, NC and Sarah V. Carpenter of Pilot Mountain, NC.; and his grandchildren, Kayla C. Shultz (Bradley), Malachi McCullun, Ella Latham, Jack Latham, Abigail Crail (Klaus), Gavin Crail, Levi John Martinez, Vivian Kaye Knox and Harper Hunt.
After a romantic song played on the radio he said, "you are the best thing that ever happened to me."In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in John's memory to The Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015; or to the Department of Veteran's Affairs, https://www.cdceportal.va.gov.
