James Robert "Jimmy" Carpenter Jr

James Robert "Jimmy" Carpenter Jr., age 56 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the family home. He was a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church. Jimmy was retired from TVA and recently served in conservation work for surrounding utility boards. He was a 1975 graduate of UT Knoxville and enjoyed UT athletics. Jimmy played the guitar proficiently, sharing his talent with many. He taught his children and many others how to play the guitar as well as the violin.

Proceeded in death by father, James Robert "Bob" Carpenter and grandparents, Rev. T.M. and Lela Bain Carpenter; Herman Clifton and Kathryn McClain Province.

Survived by: wife of 34 years, Jackie McMillan Carpenter; daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah Beth and Josh Carlon, Laura and Ken Baker; sons, James Andrew "Drew" Carpenter; granddaughter, Ellery Carlon; mother, Sarah Province Carpenter, all of Knoxville; sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Gordon Cox of Lake City; brothers, Joey Carpenter and Jon Carpenter of Knoxville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, C.H. and Brenda McMillan, sister-in-law, Cathy Gibson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Skip and Sandy McMillan all of Knoxville; niece, Katie Gibson; nephews, Clark Gibson; Glenn Cox and wife, Ashley; John Cox and wife, Leah; several dear aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Washington Pike United Methodist Church Pipe Organ Fund, 2241 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917.

A Service of Celebration of Jimmy's life will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Washington Pike United Methodist Church followed by receiving of friends. The family will have a private burial service. Officiating ministers are Rev. Bob Cantrell and Rev. Phil Murphy. Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City is in charge of arrangements.