James "Jimmy" Ray Carpenter, Sr.

James “Jimmy” Ray Carpenter, Sr., age 63 of Eminence, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, PaPa and friend. He will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruby Ray Carpenter.

Survived By:

Wife: Sheila Carpenter of Eminence

Daughter: Michelle (James) Ruth of Taylorsville

Son: Jimmy (Karissa) Carpenter of Lawrenceburg

Mother: Emma Carpenter of Eminence

Grandchildren: Andrew, Oaklynn and Peyton

Sisters: Connie Fitzgerald (Danny) of Eminence

Bonnie Carpenter of Frankfort

Sissy Downey (Coleman) of Pleasureville

Pallbearers: James Ruth, Coleman Downey, Danny Fitzgerald, Jacoby Moore, Cole Prewitt, and Jerry Murphy

Funeral Service: 11 Am on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Rick Burdette.

Visitation: 5 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.

Interment: Eminence Cemetery