George Michael Carpenter, Sr, 78, of Denver, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Mike was born on July 8, 1947, in Johnson City, TN to Mozelle Hicks Doty and Grady Carpenter.
Mike was a proud Army veteran who served in Vietnam. After leaving the Army he worked at R.E. Mason Co. for 43 years.
He was a devoted and loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He was a charter member of Denver Baptist Church and a follower of Jesus Christ. Mike loved spending time with his family, particularly at the beach. He also loved reading and serving his church, and volunteered at East Lincoln Christian Ministries for seven years.
Left to cherish his memory are Dianne Carpenter, his loving wife of 60 years; his daughter Kim Fowler and son in law Bruce Fowler of Denver, NC; his son Mike Carpenter and daughter in law Carrie Carpenter of Wyckoff, NJ; and grandchildren Timothy Fowler, Catherine Carpenter, Claire Carpenter, and Michael Carpenter.
The Memorial Service will be held at Denver Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 2:30pm. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike’s memory may be made to Denver Baptist Church or the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC. 
My loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love ya !
Mile will be deeply missed. Jason and I are blessed to have called him DBC Family and friend. Praying for peace and comfort. Jason & Ashley Hamilton
Mike and Dianne were among the first people we met at DBC and we were blessed to have been in a BSF class with them for several years. Mike was a great Christian and a light for so many. He will be missed greatly. Prayers and thoughts for the family.
Your Chick-fil-A family is praying for you all during this time and in the days ahead. We are sending love and prayers. We love you!
Mike was a great partner at REM, My deepest sympathy is with you and your family. May God bless you all.
I worked with Mike Carpenter at R.E. Mason and for many years he was my Manager. He was 1 of the first people I interviewed with 30 years ago. I am sorry to hear this news but I am glad to hear of his faith in Jesus. Praying for the family.
I thought the world of Mike! He was a good man. Prayers for the family for peace and comfort.
Mike was the epitome of integrity, honesty, and professionalism. He was a great coworker at RE Mason. I’m glad for his faith in Christ!
Eddie and Vonda Hicks sends a note of sympathy to the family. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time at the loss of your loved one. Friends at Chick-Filet, Denver.