Terry Carpenter, age 59, of Clinton, passed away August 11, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center. He was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church and retired from Y-12 as a chemical operator after 36 years of service. Preceded in death by father, Von Herbert.
He is survived by:
Wife. Carol Carpenter of Clinton
Sons. Tim Carpenter & wife Risa of Indianapolis, IN
Rob Carpenter & wife Windy of Oak Ridge
Grandchildren. Ailyn, Marleah, and Macauley Carpenter
Sage Carpenter
Michael Daniels
Mother.. Iva Lee "Toni" Carpenter of Clinton
Sister.. Connie Carpenter Kirk & husband David of Crossville
Also survived by a large and devoted family, all of whom he loved dearly and held in his heart.


Special thanks to Anderson County EMS, MMC Emergency Room, Critical Care Staff and Intensivist. Your attention, compassion, and excellent tender health care made our journey bearable. Dr. Singh, Dr. Casey and staff have traveled our medical road with care that was above and beyond. Words are inadequate for our gratitude and love for you all.

The family will receive friends 4:00-7:00 pm, Thursday, August 13, 2015 at First Baptist Church Clinton. His funeral service will follow his visitation with Rev. Stan Elliott officiating. Friends and family will meet at 11:30 am, Friday at Holley Gamble Funeral Home and go in procession to Grandview Memorial Garden for a 12:00 noon graveside. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to The Family Life Center at First Baptist Church Clinton, P.O. Box 268, Clinton, TN 37717. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com