Howard William Carpenter

Carpenter, Howard 5/28/1922 - 1/14/2016 Howard Carpenter, 93, of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family members. Howard was born in Gobles, MI and was preceded in death by his parents, Wilber and Clara (Eaverson) Carpenter, all 11 siblings, his son, Thomas Carpenter of Kalamazoo and Delavan, WI, sons-in-law, Buddy Burks and Clarence White of Kalamazoo, Grandson, Brian Jones of Gobles, and his special feathered friend of 17 years, Charlie. Surviving are his 6 daughters, Suzanne Carpenter of Galesburg, Linda Burks of Comstock, Barbara White of Kalamazoo, Brenda (Jeff) Goorhouse of Martin, Debbie (Floyd) Sperry of Allegan, and Terri (Bob) Jones of Gobles; 23 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, 8 Great Great Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Please sign the guest book at Avink Funeral Home Schoolcraft, MI www.avinkcremation.com