Robert Louis Carpenter, 95, of Waco, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 6, at New Hope Baptist Cemetery, 5783 W Lake Creek Rd, Riesel, TX, with Pastor Danny Walker officiating.
Robert was born July 23, 1925, to Joe Willie and Effie Carpenter in Marlin, TX. He was a pastor for 65 years and was a true servant of God.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Francis Boswell Carpenter; his siblings Bill Carpenter, James “Sonny” Carpenter, Curtis Carpenter, Leonard Carpenter, Lillian Rogers, Tom Carpenter, J.W. Carpenter, and Faye VanCleave.
He is survived by his children, Gloria Ray, David P. Carpenter, Sr., John D. Carpenter, Samuel P. Carpenter, Rebecca Rhodes; sister, Dorothy “Sis” Niswanger, 12 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.