Tommy (T. C.) Carpenter
Tommy (T. C.) Carpenter went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2014 at home after many medical battles over the last several years. Coker-Mathews Funeral Home will handle the arrangements. In honoring Tommy’s wishes, no services are scheduled. A celebration of his life will be held later for family and close friends.
Tommy was born February 21, 1928 in Blair, Oklahoma to Charlie and Velma Farmer Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents and youngest son, Johnny.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Shirley Carpenter of Greenville; sister, Sue McMullen of Garland; sons, Tommy Joe of Lone Oak, David Wayne of Greenville, Paul Glen of Wichita Falls; daughters, Cynthia Anne and husband, Steve Price of Nashville, Tennessee and Kelly Carpenter Shea of Pottsboro; two step-sons, Jimmy Foley and wife, Stacy of Celeste and Ronnie Foley and wife, Vickie of Merit; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Tommy worked for Collins Radio for 32 years before retirement. He served in the U. S. Army in 1946 and was discharged in 1949.
He will be missed by all of his family and great friends he had made in the 86 years of life.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations in Tommy’s honor be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, North Texas Chapter, 8111 LBY Freeway, Suite 425, Dallas, Texas 75251.