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Obituary For James Edward Carpenter, Sr.
On September 30, 2025, James Edward Carpenter Sr. passed away from this life into Eternal Rest with Our Lord Jesus Christ. James was born January 24, 1953, to the late Sim Bell Carpenter Sr. and Louise Johnson Carpenter at 617 Hillhouse Street, Waynesboro, Georgia.
James gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and joined Thomas Grove Baptist Church in Waynesboro, Georgia. His Christian walk later led him to become a member of his home church, Restoration Ministries, in Augusta, Georgia, where the funeral service will be held on October 14th at 11AM. James loved the Lord Jesus with ALL his heart. He was a very devoted father and husband. When he spoke with others, he often used that opportunity to preach and spread God's Word.
He was educated in the Burke County public school system, graduating from Waynesboro High School in 1971. He also attended Albany College for a few years. James worked at Waynesboro Industries, Perfection Plant, and then went on to work for Deerfield Paper Company, where he established a very rewarding career and retired.
James married his wonderful wife, Geraldine Turner, at First Baptist Church of Gough on July 18th, 1981. Their marriage together produced three beautiful children. Glynnis Carpenter, Kimberly Carpenter and James Edward Carpenter Jr.
James was preceded in death by his brothers, W.L. Carpenter, Willie Lee Carpenter, Sim Bell Carpenter Jr, and Charles Edward Carpenter, his sisters Arlessie G. Wright, Norma Lou Johnson Golden, Sarah Edith Carpenter Larkin, Mary Elizabeth Carpenter (Levi) Crawford.
Lovingly cherishing his memories are his wife, Geraldine Turner Carpenter, of Augusta, three children, Glynnis Carpenter, Augusta Georgia; Kimberly Carpenter, Grovetown, Georgia; and James Edward Carpenter Jr., of Orlando, Florida. James has four grandchildren: Janiah Carpenter, Joseph Carpenter, Jeremiah Carpenter, and Joshua Carpenter. His brothers, Marvin (the late (Connie) Carpenter Sr., Waynesboro, Georgia; Michael (the late Donna) Carpenter, Hephzibah, Georgia; and sister Miriam Carpenter (William Bernard) Hughes Evans, Georgia. Brother N Law, Emanuel (Sarah) Larkin Jr., Caroline (the late Willie) Carpenter, and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.
Public viewing will be held Monday, October 13th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.
A celebration of life will be at 11:00 a.m. October 14th, 2025 at Restoration Ministries, 2404 Tobacco Rd, Augusta, GA 30906.
Interment will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Gardens - 3666 Deans Bridge Rd, Hephzibah, GA 30815.
Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.
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Add A CondolenceJames, we extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your father's legacy will live on through the love and wisdom he passed on to you. We would see him sitting on his porch or in a chair in the driveway. We would occasionally stop to ask how his son was doing? He was a proud father/grandfather and would show us pictures on his phone. May you find strength in his memory.
Prayers of comfort and strength to my Aunt Geraldine and my cousins Glynnis, Kimberly, and James Jr. May our GOD continue to strengthen you each day and surround you with a peace that surpasses all understanding. Uncle James will always and forever be loved. We will cherish the memories of him each day. I love you all so much.❤️ Your niece and cousin, Valerie
Condolences to the family. I will keep you in my prayers.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. JAMES WAS A PROUD AND HAPPY PERSON. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.
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