William "Bill" Carpenter

Mr. William "Bill" Carpenter, age 81 of Suches, GA, died March 23, 2012.

Mr. Carpenter was born in Hayesville, NC. He grew up in Clayton, GA before moving to Suches, GA where in lived for 49 years.

He was the son of the late Henry Carpenter and Florence Webb Carpenter. He was also preceded in death his first wife, Ella Mae Carpenter; sons, William David Carpenter and Larry Lee Carpenter; sisters, Marie Hunnicut and Elizabeth Ann Queen; brothers, Clarence, James and Robert Carpenter; stepsons, Stanley and Tommy Green; and stepdaughter, Stella Mosley.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Carpenter, Suches, GA; daughters, Jean (Tim Ramsey) Henslee, Blairsville, GA, Diana (David) Woody, Suches, GA; son, Mickey Carpenter, Social Circle, GA; stepdaughters, Minnie Marcus and Josie Mosley, both of Clayton, GA; stepson, Carl Green, Clarksville, GA; daughter in law, Sherry Carpenter, Social Circle, GA; sister, Arizona Holt, Clayton. GA; brothers, Carl Carpenter, Irvin Carpenter, and Howard Carpenter, all of Clayton, GA. 12 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM Sunday March 25, 2012 at Hunter Funeral Home Chapel in Clayton, GA.

Rev. Clarence Drummond and Carl Carpenter will officiate.

Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Tiger, Ga.

The family will receive friends from 5 PM until 9 PM on Saturday March 24, 2012 at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega, GA. They will receive friends on Sunday March 25, 2012 from 1PM until 3PM at Hunter Funeral Home in Clayton, GA.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family to help with burial expenses.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA and Hunter Funeral Home of Clayton GA are in charge of arrangements.