Raymond William Carpenter Obituary
We bid farewell to Raymond William Carpenter of Reva, Virginia, born in Culpeper, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 1, 2026 at the age of 85. Raymond touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, James Carpenter and Hazel Carpenter; and his siblings, Garnett Carpenter, Harry Carpenter and Virginia McDonald.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Carpenter; his children, Joey Carpenter (Kay), Cindy Beeler (Cecil), Debbie McDaniel (Kelvin), Teresa Carpenter and Lisa Lane (Gilbert); his sisters, Mary Jane Seeling and Hazel Ann Dodson; and his sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Pycha and Doris Carpenter. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren: 23 great-grandchildren.
The family requests that no flowers be sent, but instead a donation be made to Mt. Carmel Church. (Mt Carmel Church, 1726 W. Hoover Rd, Madison, VA 22727.) Funeral arrangements are being handled by Preddy Funeral Home, Madison, Va.
