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James Orville Carpenter, age 82, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday April 1, 2007 in the affectionate arms of his family. He was born in Hamilton, AL on September 22, 1924 and moved to New Mexico in 1934. He served in the 169th Field Artillery Battalion of the U.S. Army. He was stationed in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during WWII. J.O. is survived by his loving, attentive wife, Jennie, of 58 years; daughter, Jeanne Buck and husband, David; son, James Carpenter and wife, Helen; grandchildren, Jennifer Ventura-Trujillo and son, Nikolas, Rianne Ventura, Melanie Buck and Katie Carpenter. He has one surviving sibling, his sister, Doris Alley of Albuquerque and her family. He was a longtime contractor in the building industry. He enjoyed his leisure time at the racetrack, hunting, fishing and camping with his family. J.O. was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice E. Carpenter (Jack) and Nettie Mae; his brother, Eugene; and sister, Ethelene. He truly had a zest for life. He enlivened every gathering with his humorous stories and hearty laughter. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A "Celebration of Life" will be at the family home, Saturday April 14, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. The family would like to give special thanks to the dedicated doctors and Intermediate Care Unit staff at Presbyterian Hospital who provided care for Orville the past two weeks. In lieu of flowers please make donations in his name, James Orville Carpenter to: The American Lung Association of New Mexico 7001 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Or call 265-0732.
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