Kenneth Wayne Carpenter, 72, of Stanton, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 8, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Kenneth was born in Hobbs, NM on November 17, 1952, to Alton Martin Carpenter and Betty Jo Woodard. Kenneth attended Muleshoe H.S. before going to work for the International House and later for Walker Auto Parts in Stanton, TX. He was a hardworking man with a servant’s heart.
Kenneth was a devoted husband to June Alice Routon for 43 years and a loving father to Jhana Dawn Turner, who will dearly miss him.
He attended Kelview Heights Baptist Church in Midland, TX where he worked in the nursery and was a door greeter.
He is preceded in death by his wife, June Routon, mother, Betty Jo Woodard, father, Alton Carpenter and brother, J.R. Carpenter.
Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Jhana Turner and husband Bo; his brothers, Jerry Carpenter and Mike Carpenter; 3 granddaughters, Kayla Smith, Laykan Reed and Kensley Watts; as well as 5 great grandchildren, Orion, Ella, Turner, Phoenix and Sloane.
No service will be held at this time, we will have a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
Kenneth and I began our friendship working together at Fields Newton International, and it grew from there, sharing many a cup of coffee at Walker Auto Parts. Our condolences...... Bill & Connie Pardue
Kenneth was a very special friend and employee of myself and my husbands for 35 years. We loved him as a brother. When my husband died in 2015 Kenneth was my rock. He was grieving June's death and we could share our wonderful memories of our life with our spouses together. We both knew June and Homer and the love we had for them would never end. I miss you Kenneth.
The short time I was blessed to spend with Kenneth will last a lifetime in my heart. You and your family are in my thoughts. I know he's up there having the time of his life waiting for us patiently.
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