Gordon Ernest Carpenter

Gordon Ernest Carpenter, 57, of Quaker City, died Sunday (January 5, 2020) at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born April 28, 1962 in Barnesville, son of the late Donald G. Carpenter and Alberta J. (Carter) Carpenter.

A graduate of Buckeye Trail High School, Mr. Carpenter had worked at Arrow Plastics and Wilson Plastics for many years. He had also worked at several trucking companies, including FedEx most recently.

He served as the former mayor of the Village of Quaker City. He was a member of the Central Christian Church of Quaker City.

He enjoyed golfing and playing poker. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and enjoyed tailgating. He was quite the "people person" and never met a stranger. He loved spending time with his grandkids.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, David.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Sanders) Carpenter, whom he married July 3, 2004; a daughter, Dr. Ashley (& Chaelyn) Carpenter Jackson of Grove City; a son, Devon (& Jessica) Carpenter of Cambridge; a stepdaughter, Gwendolyn Bower of Maine; two brothers, Bradley (& Rhonda) Carpenter of Quaker City and Nelson (& Melanie) Carpenter of Salesville; a sister, Lori (& Jack) Marlin of Cambridge; five grandchildren, Storm Jackson, Jayde Jackson, Kamari Carpenter, Thea Carpenter, and Asah Carpenter; two step-grandchildren, Jared Bower and Seth Bower; several nieces & nephews; his best friend, Kerry Nichols of Quaker City; and his dog, Zoe.

Visitation will be held Thursday (January 9, 2020) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Quaker City, where funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Pastor Ed Eberhart officiating.

As an expression of sympathy, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Guernsey County Dog Shelter, 62824 Bennett Avenue, Cambridge OH 43725.

Thursday, January 9, 2020 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Quaker City 291 Pike St Quaker City, Ohio 43773

Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:00 PM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Quaker City 291 Pike St Quaker City, Ohio 43773