Errol M Carpenter

Errol Carpenter Jr., 90 of Cumming, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

He was born on October 24, 1927 in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, the son of Errol and Annie Carpenter, both of whom predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his wife Elaine Carpenter on May 22, 2017 and daughter, Linda J. Dreaden on May 15, 2017.

Errol is survived by his daughter Karin E. McKee (Johnny) and son-in-law James Dreaden. He has four grandchildren; Brent McKee (Kristy), David McKee (Jill), Brittany Carden (Trent), and Lee Dreaden and four great-grandchildren; Riley McKee, Bryson McKee, Ryder McKee and Michael Carden.

Errol served in the United States Army for service in the United Nations military action against North Korea in 1950. Following his service, Errol spent his professional career as a mechanical engineer on various steam production power plants.

Errol was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His grandchildren and great grandchildren knew him as Papa and could always count on him to be at any event in which they participated.

Errol held a private pilot's license and loved to play golf. He was a collector and enjoyed documenting the genealogical history of his entire family.

Graveside services will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA on June 1, 2018 at 10:00 am.

Errol's dedication to the academic and sports education of his grandchildren and great grandchildren was above none other. He loved watching sports of all types, but he especially loved watching them play youth sports. In lieu of flowers please consider a tax -deductible donation to Liberty Middle School, Football Booster Club Field Improvements, 7465 Wallace Tatum Road, Cumming, GA 30028 for the purchase of a new sound system.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899