| 4. | William Wayne Carpenter  (2.Living2, 1.Living1) was born on 6 Dec 1951 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 10 Sep 2021 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. Notes:
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With great sadness, we announce the passing of Sgt. William Wayne Carpenter, Sr., (Newland, North Carolina), who passed away September 10, 2021, at the age of 69.
Wayne was loved and cherished by many, including his mother, Lucille Carpenter; his children, Wayne Carpenter, Jr. (Rebeca), Crystal Carpenter Rhodes (Jim), Lauren Carpenter White (Jose Pena) and Sara Hess; his grandchildren, Isabella, Maryellie, Kinley, Ty, Reed, Riley, Lorenzo, Joshua, Indeka, and Alize; his sisters, Janet Carpenter Sampson (Bob) and Sammie Carpenter Bostrom (Stan Foster), along with many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends from near and far.
Wayne was predeceased by his father, Sam Avery Carpenter, his wife, Shelly Carpenter, sister, Patricia Carpenter Hicks, his grandparents, Richard and Vickie Horney, and William and Bertie Carpenter.
Wayne served proudly in the Army 101st Airborne Division, completing two tours in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star along with several other medals.
Visitation will be held at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland, NC, on Friday, September 17, 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Funeral service with military honors detail will be held at Reins Sturdivant on Saturday, September 18, 11 a.m. with Pastor Wayne Dugger officiating, followed by graveside service at Johnson Cemetery, Crossnore, NC.
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