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Obituary For Charlie Carpenter Jr.
Charlie Carpenter Jr. ,82, of Havelock, passed Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life Service is 1:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2025 at Piney Grove AMEZ Church.
In 1971, Charlie made history as Havelock's first African American police officer, breaking barriers and serving his community with dedication. Later, he transitioned to work as a longshoreman, where he continued to take immense pride in his hard work, his contributions to his family and his commitment to the betterment of his community."
He is survived by his wife, Laura Richard Carpenter of the home; son, Charlie Ness Carpenter (Pam); two grandsons, Maurice Dwayne Carpenter and Cameron Bryce Carpenter; a host of nieces and nephews who thought of him fondly, including Florita Bell Griffin (Richard).
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With deepest Sympathy. Bert and Ramona Rose
From the family of Mr and Mrs Bruce A Morris we offer our sincerest and heart felt sympathy in your time of loss.
Dear Love๐Sending You All My Heartfelt Love & Condolence & Prayers To You & Ness During This Difficult Time! May Your Loved One Charles Rest Easy With The Lord, Charlie Will Be Truly Missed By Many! Lovely Summited, Tammy, Bruce, Be ,& Carrie๐๏ธ๐ธ๐บ
Saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. Prayers for your family
To Ms. Laura, Charlie, and family, may the peace of God comfort you during this time. Sadie Frazier and Lois Frazier Murphy
Do the carpenter family I seen you my deepest condolence I was saddened to hear the loss of your beloved husband I pray that God will give you all strength and comfort to get through these difficult days with a year but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord Joyce Kearney Harker and Family ๐
Another strong soilder gone on. Much love and prayers to Mrs. LAURA,NESS, PAM, GRANDSONS,the Piney Grove Church family and Harlowe Community at large. May WE ALL allow GOD to be our strength in moments of weakness and these times of sorrow!Love to all! The Anna Bell Frazier family of the North Harlowe Community
Our thoughts and prayers ๐ โค๏ธ are with you Laura and Ness Continuously ๐. We will miss seeing Charlie waves while checking the Mail !I would always say that him and Laura was joined at the hip ! He was truly her Other Half ! Family continue to Trust Jehovah God and his Son Jesus Christ ๐ ๐ And look forward to seeing him again in a better Place ๐. God's Promise. Revelations 12:4,Helps us to appreciate that. If there's anything that we can do, Please don't hesitate to let us know. Much Love.The Collins and Murphy Family,
I will never forget the day I started singing with the Son's of Piney Grove. I used to love to sit beside him in the choir . It was a pleasure in meeting you and getting to know you, you will be forever missed and my condolences goes out to his wife and the Carpenter family. Alonzo Lewis & Family.
The Adams Creek Community sends love and prayers.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
