BORN

1948

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Kiker-Seale Funeral Home

338 Locust Street

Colorado City, Texas

Darrell Carpenter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 23, 2017.

Darrell Lee " Girl Britches" " Slim " Carpenter, 68, Colorado City passed away in Colorado City on Monday, May 22, 2017 after a brief illness.
He was born on December 25, 1948 in Colorado City to Oren and Coryie Dulin Carpenter.
Darrell was a very independent, strong-willed man with a heart as big as the world. He was the type of guy that would give you his last dollar or anything that he had if he knew you needed it. Darrell worked hard his entire life cattle ranching, and pumping oil in order to provide for his family. He was proud to say that he did not miss a day of work in over 49 years. Darrell was a family man who would make sure to show his wife and his children every day that he loved them.
Darrell is survived by his wife Brenda Carpenter of Colorado City, his son Ray Carpenter of Big Spring, his daughter Andra Manning and husband James of Dallas, by his grandchildren Rebecca Carpenter, Elizabeth Carpenter, and Caleb Chaney, and by his great-grandchildren Nathan and Maddie. His sister-in-law Caroline Carpenter of Odessa also survives.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Lyndale Carpenter and Dwayne Carpenter.
A funeral service for Darrell will be held on Friday, May 26th at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church of Colorado City with Doctor Jerry Shields officiating, burial will follow in the Colorado City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for a visitation on Thursday night May 25th from 6-8 pm at Kiker Seale Funeral Home.
Those wishing may leave online condolences by visiting www.kikerseale.com

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June 14, 2017

Teresa Hughes

Prayers and comfort for you Brenda. He was a good man and he will be missed.

May 25, 2017

Sheri Marsh

So very sorry for your loss. He was loved and admired by many. Prayers will continue in the days to come for the entire family.

May 24, 2017

Brenda Sparks

So sorry for your loss. He was a good man,father and husband. He will be missed. But he will be in your hearts and memories forever.May God bless and comfort all of you.

May 24, 2017

Glenda Darlene Clepper Evans

Prayers for your family, Brenda. Praying for Peace and God's Comfort..

May 24, 2017

Landus Finley

So sorry for your loss, prayers for comfort and strength!

May 24, 2017

Ronnie Love

Darrell was an extremely good, and nice man. I went to school with Darrell. It was a pleasure to have known him. My thoughts, and prayers go out to Darrell's family.

May 24, 2017

David Lelek

Brenda,
My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray you feel the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit in the coming days, weeks and months.

May 24, 2017

Debbie Chambliss

Brenda, my Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Please know that you and Darrell were such good examples of love, life and family.

May 24, 2017

Teresa Hughes

Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you!

May 24, 2017

Suzy Carpentet

Brenda and family I have so many good memories it would take all day but we always had fun staying with yall as kids and as an adult I will miss uncle Darrell so much my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Love Suzy

May 24, 2017

Carole Barrett

Brenda and family, Wishing you as much peace as possible during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 23, 2017

Win Jackson-Houwen

Brenda and family,
What a blessing Darrell was to our family! He gifted us with peace of mind that the ranch was in good hands. This red-headed step-sister loved and appreciated him so much.
Blessings to you my dear friend. I am praying for Jesus to hold you close and grace you with His peace that passes understanding. Love you.

May 23, 2017

Beki Denison

Brenda and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. DC was a great man who loved his family. Many prayers for peace and comfort for all of you today and in the days to come. Hugs and love,
Beki and Mark Denison

May 23, 2017

Kirk Williams

Brenda and family, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your entire family during this most difficult time. Old DC is in a better place, pain and worry free. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

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