John E Carpenter

John E. Carpenter, age 89, of Knoxville, Tn. passed away May 21, 2019 at Park West Medical Center. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lenoir City. He is preceded in death by wife, Delma Jean Carpenter; parents, Earl and Thelma Carpenter. He is survived by sons, Bob (Jeanne) Carpenter and Mike Carpenter; grandchildren, Jennifer Carpenter, John (Connie) Carpenter; great-grandchildren, Kaydence McMillin, Bryce Carpenter, Taylor Carpenter; brother, Bill Carpenter; sisters, Cleo Rhinehart, JoAnn Martin; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lenoir City and the funeral to follow with Rev. Kristie Banes officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Carpenters United Methodist Church in Maryville for the interment. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, PO Box 606, Lenoir City, Tn. 37771.