Lyle Carpenter

Funeral services with military honors for Lyle Carpenter, 93, of Lufkin will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John W. Greene officiating. Interment will follow in the McKnight Cemetery in Cushing.

Mr. Carpenter was born December 18, 1930 in Houston, Texas to the late Minnie Lee (Williams) and Harry Emmett Carpenter, and died Monday, January 15, 2024 at his residence.

Lyle worked at Lufkin Industries and retired after 28 years of service. He served in the United States Army for three years during the Korean Conflict. He was wounded there and received a Purple Heart and Good Conduct medal. Lyle loved working out at LiveWell. He loved doing yard work and keeping his truck spotless. Lyle was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Judy Carpenter of Lufkin; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Scott Stewart of Lufkin; grandchildren, Jennifer, Ashley, and Whitney; great-grandchildren, Timothy, Jaden, Aubrey, Landon, Logan, Jace, and Blake; sisters, Joyce Fredrick of Nacogdoches, Elaine Palmer of Carthage; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bettie Carpenter; and sisters, Margaret Peterson and Zella Graves.

Pallbearers will be Landon Broyles, Clayden Broyles, Darren Black, Dale Havard, Timothy Carpenter, and Tony Wallace.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jace Black, Logan Broyles, Blake Broyles, David Bates, Terry Denton, John W. Greene, Stacy Perkins, and Jayden Carpenter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Angelina County, P.O. Box 472, Lufkin, Texas 75902; Harmony Hill Baptist Church, 2708 S. Chestnut Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901; or Harbor Hospice, 402 S. John Redditt Drive Suite 203, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Friday afternoon prior to the service.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.