of Little Rock, AR

April 28, 1939 - December 3, 2023

Tommy Carpenter, 84, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord December 3, 2023. He was born April 28, 1939 in Paris, Arkansas to Eddie and Dana Carpenter. He graduated High School from Fort Smith High School in 1957. He received his undergraduate degree from Central Bible Institute in Springfield, Missouri in 1961. He received his Masters and Doctorate of Ministry from Central Christian Seminary in 1998.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Dana Carpenter; his spouse of 50 years, Nelma (Runyon) Carpenter and grandson, Tommy Aaron Buck Carpenter. Tommy is survived by his wife, Jane Carpenter; daughter, Dana Harden (Marty) of Patterson, Louisiana; sons, Thomas Carpenter (Angelia) of Springfield, Missouri; Ched Carpenter (Leah) of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas; grandchildren, Brandon Harden (JayCee), Raigan Harden Perez (Luis), Austin Harden, Keatyn Harden, Jenel Carpenter Nesbitt (Evan), Alexa Carpenter Pope (Michael), Isabella Carpenter, Chase Carpenter, Campbell Grace Carpenter; as well as 10 great grandchildren. He was also a father, grandfather and great grandfather to Jane's family.

Tommy Carpenter lived his life with singular purpose: To serve the Lord with all of his heart and bring glory to God. He was a pastor of Assembly of God churches in Arkansas (Salem, Searcy Faith, Marianna, Batesville, Camden Cullendale, Jonesboro and Pangburn). He served as a missionary to Belize when he was in his 20's and returned again when he was in his 70's. He served the Arkansas District of the Assemblies of God as an Executive Presbyter, Assistant CE director, General Presbyter, Missions Director and Secretary/Treasurer. He was a professor of theology at Belize Assembly of God Bible Institute. He traveled the country and around the world preaching everywhere he went. He is considered by many to be their spiritual father. He was known as Poppa Tom to hundreds of spiritual children and grandchildren.

His accomplishments and accolades are too numerous to name here. He said that the thing he was most proud of was that his children were saved and serving the Lord.

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Tommy Carpenter Memorial Fund. All money will be put towards a Dorm and Bible Classroom for at risk youth in Belize Central America.

Donations can be mailed to Pleasant Plains First Assembly of God C/O Tommy Carpenter Memorial Fund, PO Box 224, Pleasant Plains, Arkansas 72568,
Cash App to $1AGPP or online here: https://tithe.ly/give?c=1289758

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Friday, December 8, 2023 at Benton First Assembly of God Church. Funeral services 10 am Saturday morning, December 9, 2023 at the Benton First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
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