Frank Carpenter

Frank E. Carpenter, 81, of Circleville, died September 27, 2008 at Berger Hospital. He was born February 6, 1927 in Fairfield Co. the son of Frank E. and Mary Elizabeth (Swank) Carpenter, Sr. He was a 1945 graduate of Stoutsville H.S., army veteran of WWII and member of the American Legion. Frank was a member of St. John Church, Stoutsville, a 4-H advisor of the Rifle Club and retired from Dupont after 37 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Kevin Jay Swackhammer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Grace L. (Frazier) Carpenter, daughter Diann Lynn (Sam) George of Columbus; son Tim E. (Sandy) Carpenter of Circleville; grandson Gabriel (Mandy) Carpenter; great-grandchildren Brooklyn Sue and Mason Gabriel Carpenter; half-sisters Masel Shehan of CA and Marie Branson of IA; step-grandchildren Tom and Tammy Wright, Tracy Aldridge, Todd and Chris George; step-great grandchildren J.T. Turner and Taylor Wright. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday October 2, 2008 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with Rev. Ted Davis and Rev. James Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call from 11-2 & 4-8 on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Am. Heart Assoc. or Berger Hospice.