Robert William Carpenter

Robert William Carpenter, age 76, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at residence.Robert was born on June 29, 1947 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late William Harlan Carpenter and the late Clarice Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one Brother, Michael Carpenter; one Granddaughter, Haley Calhoun; and two Best Friends, Lawrence and Ted Buchanan.Robert served in the U.S. Army and was in the Vietnam war where he received two purple hearts. He was a member of the Crossnore Fire Department for 30 years. Robert loved nature, camping and coon hunting.Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory, Wife of 57 years Wanda Carpenter; one Daughter, Suzanne Calhoun and husband Mike; one Grandson, Ethan Calhoun; one foster Daughter, Georgette Blackford and husband Henry and their two children Miriam and Sylvia; one Brother Richard Carpenter and wife Terri; Care Giver, Chris Corbett; nephews, Mikie Carpenter and wife Lori and Jesse Carpenter and wife Rachel.Services for Robert Carpenter will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM in the Grandfather Chapel in Newland. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Interment will follow at the Big Meadows Cemetery.Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Carpenter family by visiting our website www.rsfh.netThe care of Robert and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121Read Obituary