Robert Eugene Carpenter was called home on June 14, 2024, at Mary Washington Hospital, in Fredericksburg, VA.

Robert was born January 17, 1945, to the late Clyde A. and Mary E. Carpenter. Robert received his primary education at Scrabble Elementary School in Rappahannock County, VA. He received  his secondary education at George Washington Carver Regional High School in Rapidan, VA (Culpeper County). Robert was a proud graduate of the class of 1965.

After graduating Robert began his career at C & P Telephone Company in Culpeper. He also worked at Cherry Dale Glass in Northern Virginia. Robert started his own Glass Business, "Big Bob the Glass Man", and ran it for several years. Robert also worked at Rappahannock Wire Company and ended his work career at Distinct Auto Glass, working alongside his son, Michael.

Robert loved the Lord and could be found listening to gospel music during his hours of dialysis, so rest assured that he is at peace. You could always expect a smile and a good joke from him. Robert enjoyed his family, good music, and a good cigar.

On May 20, 1967, Robert married Barbara Ann Young of Culpeper, Virginia. From this union they were blessed with three children, Derrick R. Carpenter (Kim), Michael C. Carpenter (Marlo-deceased), and Pamela R. Carpenter. Robert and Barbara were blessed with six grandchildren, Duante, Micheal, Chryston, Christopher, Ashanti, and Milay; and six great-grandchildren.

Robert is Survived by his wife of 57 years Barbara; his three aforementioned children; his six aforementioned grandchildren; his six aforementioned great-grandchildren; three brothers, McKinley Carpenter (Regina) of Plano, TX, William Carpenter (Sarah) of Norfolk, VA, Donald Carpenter of Culpeper, VA; three sisters, Jane C. Pollard, of Culpepper, VA, Charlotte Carpenter of Culpeper, VA, and Celestine Parker (James) of Brandy Station, VA; three sisters in-law, Joan Zarate of Gaithersburg, MD, Linda Bordess of Jacksonville, FL, Carolyn Hutcherson of Stafford, VA; four brothers-in-law, Joseph Freeman of Kensington, MD, Otis Young of Orange, VA, William Young of Culpeper, VA, and Vance Young of Culpeper, VA; and a host of  nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; a very special niece, Jennifer Long who was his caregiver, along with Monica Franklin who has given so much love, kindness, and help.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Nazareth Baptist Church Cemetery, 5002 Slate Mills Road, Boston, VA 22713.