Dale Warren Carpenter

DALE WARREN CARPENTER, 85 years of age, died May 26, 2012. Dale was born Aug. 1, 1926 in West Ridge, Ark. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Gladys Carpenter of West Ridge, Ark. and his son, Eddie Bruce Carpenter of Little Rock, Ark. Dale grew up in Mississippi County, Ark. In 1943, as an 11 grader at Mississippi County High, Dale volunteered to serve in the United Sates Navy. Dale served his country for two years in the South Pacific. After being discharged, Dale completed the 12 grade. In 1948, Dale married his grade school and high school sweetheart, Ruth Brackett. In 1951, Dale committed his life to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was faithful to the end. In 1978, Dale left Memphis, Tenn. with his wife and moved to Little Rock, Ark. where he started the Unpainted Furniture Center. Dale, Ruth and his son, Warren and wife, Judy, grew the family business for over 35 years. Dales is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth; his son, James Warren Carpenter and wife, Judy, of Little Rock, Ark.; two grandchildren, Warren Hunter Carpenter and wife, Megan, and Lindsey Carpenter Gray, and husband, Philip both of Little Rock, Ark.; and three great-grandchildren, Medora Lawler Carpenter, Elizabeth Brackett Carpenter, and Wyllys Eggleston Carpenter, all of Little Rock, Ark. Other survivors are his three brothers, Leon Carpenter of Hemet, California, Lynn Ingram of Keiser, Ark., and Neal Ingram of Mineola, Texas; and his sister, Mildred Ford of Fort Worth, Texas. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300 on Monday, May 28, 2012, from 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 29 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Highway 5. Dale Warren Carpenter, 1926-2012, was brave enough to sacrifice his life for his country at age 17, bold enough to start his own business, strong enough to survive the death of his young son, in love with his wife to the very end, faithful to his Lord, and loving to his entire family. He was more than enough as a sailor, husband, father, grandfather and, most importantly, brother in Christ. "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." 2 Cor. 3:18 Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.