Mr. Jeral Carpenter, of Blue Springs, Alabama passed away at his home Wednesday, May 15, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 74.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 pm at Peniel Baptist Church in Skipperville, Alabama with Rev. Russell Hagler officiating and Glover Funeral Home of Clayton directing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. A visitation was held at the church one hour prior to the service. Flowers were accepted.

Jeral was born December 15, 1949 to the late Oras Lee (OL) and Evie Estelle Helms Carpenter. He was a student of Blue Springs High School and served 4 years with the United States Marines. He worked as a brick mason for many years. Jeral enjoyed gospel music, watching westerns, cooking, and eating, but most of all he loved his wife and spending time with her.

Jeral was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ladon Carpenter, and a son, Jeffrey Carpenter.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Shirah Carpenter, Blue Springs, brothers, David Lee (Betty) Carpenter of Dothan, and Eddie Carpenter of Bristol, Florida, and three children, Blake Carpenter, Bentonville, Arkansas, Chris Carpenter, Dothan, and Morgan Carpenter, Eufaula.

Serving as pallbearers were Hunter Gulledge, Logan Shirah, Dylan Gulledge, Caleb Tyler, Brody Tyler, Ty Tyler, and Chad Gulledge.

Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com