Sherman Carpenter Jr.

September 4, 1943 - December 22, 2018

Sherman Carpenter Jr., age 75, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine, NC. He was born on September 4, 1943 in Crossnore, North Carolina, a son of the late Howard Sherman Carpenter Sr. and Ruby Franklin Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his Parents; his Daughter, Patricia Tucker and Sister, Norma Holeman. Sherman attended Sugar Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, football, and game shows. He also enjoyed watching Nascar and watching the Carolina Panthers. Sherman leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Son, Sherman (Cortney Owens) Carpenter, III of Russell Springs, KY, Sister, Betty (Sonny) Wagner of York, SC, Grandchildren: Josey and Heath Carpenter, Candice Adams, Ashley Tucker, Charlie Tucker, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine for their excellent care and service to Sherman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral home; 296 Ash Street Newland, NC 28657 to help cover funeral expenses. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Carpenter family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Sherman and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121