CENTRALIA — George D. Carpenter, 74, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in his home.

George was born January 31, 1948, in Centralia, the son of Albert Robert Dale Carpenter and Ruby (Wiggins) Carpenter. He married Carolyn (Williams) Carpenter in 1967 and she survives him in Centralia.

In addition to his wife Carolyn, George is survived by three daughters: Mitsy Carpenter of Centralia, Carol Carpenter-Littlefield and husband Harold of Marion, Gina Carpenter-Kehn and husband Ronald of Florissant, MO; one son: Jason Carpenter of Centralia; eight grandchildren: Erica Carpenter, Christian Braun, Jessica Carpenter, Keith Carpenter, Kersey Braun, Savannah Kehn, Myah Carpenter, and Macie Kehn; several great-grandchildren; one brother: Patrick Carpenter of Centralia; and a few nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents, one brother: John Carpenter, one sister: Robin Carpenter, and one great-grandson: Connor Carpenter.

George was a simple man with a big heart. He worked for World Color as a forklift driver for over 20 years. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He enjoyed nature and loved the outdoors. He also loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a good husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be dearly missed by those that knew him.

A memorial service for George Carpenter will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Visitation will be held before the service from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations can be made to the family and will be accepted at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 N. Sycamore Street, Centralia, IL 62801, 618-532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Carpenter family.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting sutheralndfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland- Garnier Funeral Home Facebook page.