Max Carpenter

Max LaDon Carpenter (SFC, Alabama Army National Guard, Retired), a resident of Ariton, died peacefully at home on November 24, 2020, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was 68.

His faith was strong, and he served his church in many capacities, none more important to him than the Food Ministry. He was a devoted family man, a loving father and will be remembered as a fun-loving Pawpaw, as well as a kind and generous friend.

Mr. Carpenter, son of the late Oras Lee and Estelle Helms Carpenter, was preceded in death by his parents and infant granddaughter. Many memories will be cherished by his wife, Gwendolyn Carpenter; brothers David (Betty) Carpenter, Jeral (Linda) Carpenter, and Eddie Joe Carpenter; children, Kristy Denise Cook and Karla Delaine Carpenter; stepchildren, Tammy (Tony) Walker, Tricia (Randy) Royer, and Allen (Michelle) Long; grandchildren, Kaitlynn Estelle Carpenter, Regan (D.J.) Salter, and Ansley Elisabeth Carpenter; and Alaina (Blake) Deshazo, Shannon (Travis) Patterson, and Aaron Royer; and several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Mr. Carpenter spent his early years on the farm in Barbour County, he enjoyed deer hunting and fishing, and shared that love with his grandchildren. He was an especially enthusiastic fan of Alabama Crimson Tide Football and watching a game with him was truly a memorable experience...Roll Tide!

SFC Max Carpenter proudly served in the Alabama ARMY National Guard for 37 years until his retirement and continued his service by volunteering with DAV Chapter #94 in Ozark. He also retired from Twitchell Corporation after thirty-five years of employment.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 27, 2020 in the Bethel Assembly of God Church with Pastor Jeff Downing and Pastor Mike Medley officiating. Graveside services, with military honors, will follow in Ariton Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Friday at the church.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Ariton Cemetery Fund, c/o Earl Thompson, 7147 Highway 51, Ariton, AL 36311.

The family would like to thank Encompass Hospice - Enterprise, in particular Kim, Leslie, Jasmine, Paul, Ashley and Chaplain Adam Carlee for their loving care and kindness shown to Mr. Carpenter and his family during his illness, and also Deep South Equipment for their services.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Tony Walker, Aaron Royer, Randy Royer, Allen Long, Kirt Carpenter, and Blake Deshazo.