Irvin Francis "Frank" Carpenter
August 25, 1919 ~ March 29, 2014
On Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Fairfax Hospital, after a long and good life, Irvin Francis Carpenter went to be with the Lord.
He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic in 1940 and had a long and distinguished career in the US Army, retiring in 1972.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth J. Carpenter; a brother, Charles H. Carpenter (Josie) of Baltimore, MD; a daughter, Barbara R. Miller (Jack) of Locust Grove, VA; two grandchildren, Caryn M. Franca (Jim) and David N. Miller (Molly); three great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Vivian C. Carpenter; a great-grandson, Nicholas Franca, and sisters Evelyn Brownell and Dorothy Whitener.
Visitation will be at Money & King Funeral, 171 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, Virginia on Monday, April 7 from 6 to 8 pm. Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 8301 Olley Lane, Fairfax Virginia on Tuesday, April 8 at 11 am. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Irvin Francis Carpenter Memorial Fund, at Calvary Hill Baptist Church.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic in 1940 and had a long and distinguished career in the US Army, retiring in 1972.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth J. Carpenter; a brother, Charles H. Carpenter (Josie) of Baltimore, MD; a daughter, Barbara R. Miller (Jack) of Locust Grove, VA; two grandchildren, Caryn M. Franca (Jim) and David N. Miller (Molly); three great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Vivian C. Carpenter; a great-grandson, Nicholas Franca, and sisters Evelyn Brownell and Dorothy Whitener.
Visitation will be at Money & King Funeral, 171 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, Virginia on Monday, April 7 from 6 to 8 pm. Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 8301 Olley Lane, Fairfax Virginia on Tuesday, April 8 at 11 am. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Irvin Francis Carpenter Memorial Fund, at Calvary Hill Baptist Church.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I was privileged to have known Frank but for a few years late in his life, and honored to have been able to help care for him in recent months. He was a good and decent man in all respects, and I will miss his good humor and our lively conversations.
Frank was an amazing man, and I’m so fortunate to have known him. He shared his love of life with my grandmother, and his constant care and affection brought many years of fun and laughter to our whole family. He will be missed dearly.
We were so blessed to have had Frank in our family. He brought so much love and laughter to my Grandmother. He was an amazing man and I am so glad we got the chance to know him and have him be a part of our family. He will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers to all his family at this time.
We will miss Frank so much! My children considered him their great – grandfather as they never knew Elizabeth’s first husband Harold. His wonderful Southern charm and the joy and laughter he brought to my grandmothers life was a blessing. The Pearsall’s were truely honored to have known him. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
I give my sincere condolences to the families and friends. Frank was greatly loved and will be missed. The best description of Jehovah God is that he is love. It talks of this at 2 Corinthians 13:11 where it says, “Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably, and the God of love and of peace will be with you.” This love is the reason why we can be confident that Jehovah will remember those in the memorial tombs in the near future and we will be reunited with our loved ones. Please take comfort in that knowledge.