of Helena, AR
August 28, 1924 - January 26, 2017
James Robert (Bob) Carpenter Jr. of Helena-West Helena, died on Jan. 26, 2017.
The son of Jamie Barbee and James Robert Carpenter Sr., Mr. Carpenter was a lifetime resident of Phillips County. He was a graduate of Tennessee Military Institute in Sweetwater, Tennessee and attended Baylor University where he played football.
He was a veteran of the US Army 2nd Division, serving his country in France, Germany, Belgium, and Czechoslovakia in World War II. In 1947, he married Dorothy Moore. Following his merchant father, James Robert Carpenter Sr., he became the founder and proprietor of Delta Hardware, now approaching 100 years of Carpenter mercantile ownership in Elaine.
As a believer, a Christian, and lifelong member of the Baptist Church, he served the Elaine Baptist Church in many capacities. He taught Sunday School, led the choir, and served as a deacon. Following his move to Helena-West Helena, for 25 years, he taught Sunday School in First Baptist Church of Helena.
Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Carpenter was a contributor to his community. He was a charter member of the Elaine Kiwanis Club in 1952 and a 60-year member of the American Legion. As a Kiwanian, he served as president, secretary, and treasurer. He was president of the Elaine School Board and a pioneer of the Elaine Little League program. With his fellow teammates on the Tri County League baseball team, he served as catcher.
Mr. Carpenter's involvement in the Helena community included a position as a member of the Phillips County Port Authority Slackwater Harbor Board for multiple terms and president of the Helena Country Club. A golf enthusiast, he was a life member of the Mississippi Seniors Golf Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Reverend Alvis Carpenter and his son, James Robert Carpenter III. He leaves his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Carpenter; his children, Roxanna Carpenter and Gary Carpenter; his grandchildren Stephanie Trapp Francis (Edward) and Joshua Carpenter Trapp (Elizabeth); and his seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be held 10 a.m., Jan. 30 at the Helena Baptist Church. Interment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a remembrance reception at the Pillow Thompson House immediately following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Samaritan's Purse at P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or samaritanspurse.org.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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11 Condolence(s)
Jeff Crow Jr
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Dot, Roxie Gary, I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was a true man and Christian, and a great family friend. Such a great man will be truly missed. Heaven will be a better place by his presence.
Philly Herlein Rains
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Dear Dot and Family,
We were all so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob, and heard too late to be with you all at the service. I hope you know how much we loved Bob, and I know he and Daddy are playing golf together in Heaven.
He was a wonderful man, and we loved him so much.
Philly, Peggy, Mary Beth, and Chuck
Bobbie Shults Luther
Monday, January 30, 2017
Gary and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mr.Bob. It's hard to say in a few words what an impact a person has on you, Mr . Bob gave me a job and taught me many things that I use daily in my life. I'll always remember him for what an incredibly smart man he was. I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to know him and you all, God bless y'all.
Janie Quinn Cummings
Monday, January 30, 2017
To Dot and ALL the Carpenter family,
We just learned today of the recent death of your, and also our, beloved Bob! All the entire Carpenter family was close to our Quinn family and made our growing up experiences in Elaine very "Happy Days". Ellen and I both have lost our husbands in recent years and we would now like to send our expressions of sympathy to each of you.
Wishing you Comfort, Love, Strength and Peace and letting you know that we care!
Janie Quinn Cummings
Ellen Quinn Roscoe
Phil Davis
Monday, January 30, 2017
I am so sorry to here of Mr. Bob's passing. Growing up in
Elaine I spent much of my childhood at the Carpenter home.
Bob and Dot, along with the whole family were always special
to me. Bob was always a man of uncompromising principals
and ethics. He will be missed greatly.
Phil Davis
Buzz, Gladys, Mike and Jane Ellen Busby
Monday, January 30, 2017
So sorry to hear that our great friend, Bob, has passed away. We have many great memories of times with the entire family (and especially me -Mike- and the Hardware store). He will be missed by us all.
With love from The Busby's
Millard Swindle
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Knew Mr Bob well, he was a Fine Man,Also went to School with his Children Great Family , my Heart goes out to Family, God Bless!
Elizabeth "Dark" Hough
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Our family was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Bob. With great fondness, I remember him and his family as active members of Elaine Baptist Church when my father was pastor there back in the 1960's, as well as a strong leader in the Elaine community and school. May God give Ms. Dot, Gary and Roxie comfort and peace during this time of grief.
DENICE VON KANEL
Friday, January 27, 2017
My heart is broken at hearing the passing of my dear friend. Prays for all of Mr. Bobs family. May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you and give you comfort.
Pat Williams
Friday, January 27, 2017
Bob was a true gentleman and I was blessed to know him for many decades.
jim mayer
Friday, January 27, 2017
Bob was a great family man,community leader, friend,and fine golfer. He will be missed by all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Diane Mayer