Earl Clyde Carpenter, age 87, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on September 22, 2024, at Strafford Care Center. Earl was born to Earl Herbert Carpenter and Julia Louise Casey, on September 13, 1937, in Joplin, Missouri. Earl was united in marriage to Eunice Arlene Breazeale on June 6, 1958. The couple were blessed with five children, Greg (Rhonda) Carpenter, Judy (Randy) Loveland, Dean (Dorynda) Carpenter, Christy (Larry) Welty, and Michelle (Lloyd) Murray; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Over the course of his career, Earl was employed with Foremost Dairy in Joplin, Missouri, Shreveport, Louisiana, Bedford, Texas and Springfield, Missouri. He also worked for Jasper County Health Department in Joplin, Missouri and MD Pneumatics and Western Lithotech in Springfield, Missouri. He also served on the Board of Ozark Electric for several years. When not working he enjoyed golfing with friends. He served in his local church, including Mentor Baptist in Rogersville, Missouri, and South Gate Baptist in Springfield, Missouri, and was very active with the Gideons.

Earl was preceded in death by both parents; 3 siblings, Mickey Jones, Jim Carpenter and Beverly Foltz; and son-in-law, Farrell Cutburth. Earl is survived by his wife, Arlene, and all children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life for Earl Carpenter will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home North October 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM in Springfield.