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Celebration of Life Service: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Jesse Dale Carpenter, age 33, of Clay City, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017.
Jesse was born May 16, 1983, in Olney, the son of Marla Raley and Sonny Dale Carpenter. Jesse attended Flora Assembly of God Church and was a treasured friend of many. He enjoyed listening to music, playing chess and cards, working Sudoku puzzles, and had many interests in life. Growing up, he excelled in track and basketball and many people still comment how they loved to watch him play. Jesse had a kind heart and brought joy to the lives of many people.
Jesse is survived by his parents: Sonny Dale Carpenter of Clay City and Marla Raley of Olney; a sister: Misty (Jarrod) Parish and children, Andrew, Britton, and Madison of Flora; a brother: Carl Carpenter and son, Bradlee of Flora; a son: Alex of Flora; paternal grandparents: Gene and Shirley Carpenter of Clay City; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Willard Carl and Dorothy Merle Foreman.
A Celebration of Life for Jesse Dale Carpenter will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial contributions can be made to Frank & Bright Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses, and these will be received by the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory with the family or light a candle, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Sonny dale ,Marla & All Family & Friends ,We're so sorry.You All are in Our Thoughts&Prayers . God Bless.
Missy, Jarod, family So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers .
I'm shocked and can't find the words to express the feelings that are going through my mind. All I can say is we have lost an unique and special part of our entire being. None of us will ever be the same as before and personally I don't want to be. We never parted without a hug and telling each other our Love for each other. That is never gonna change. He is with me always and my heart reaches out for all that is greiving and I assure you all that he is with us forever.
Marla I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jesse was really a wonderful young man who just never got the breaks that a lot of kid do. Growing up his passion was basketball and he excelled in that. We will always remember the Jesse we knew when basketball was life.
Jesse you'll always live in my heart. You're gonna be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and his many friends. God Bless
My heart goes out to Jesse's family and friends. Prayers to the Family and Friends. I'm just so sorry for your loss no words can express enough.
Sonny and family we are so sorry for your loss may God comfort you in this lonely hour as he knows how love hugs and prayers
My Dearest Jesse I was deeply saddened on the word of your Death. We only seen you at church when you went. I had a crush on you. although we didn't keep in touch I always kept track you will always be the cute Blonde Boy i knew when i was younger. Rest in Peace Jesse. Sped your wings and fly. till we meet again. to your family so sorry for your loss and will be praying.
I am at a loss of words and filled with sorrow. Prayers to family and all involved
May memories of Jesse and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I was heart broken when I heard about Jesse's passing this week. I remember spending 2 years with Jesse as I was the Youth Minister there in Clay City about 18 years ago. I remember Jesse always laughing and He Always had a Big Smile on his face. I will cherish the many great memories and stories I have of Jesse, and I will be praying for all the family for God's peace and God's strength for all of you!
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I best remember Jesse from his school and basketball playing days. He was a kind and polite young man Time as I had him as a substitute teacher. He had tons of natural ability when it came to handling the ball. May GOD BLESS YOU ALL and may HIS SPIRIT wrap you in HIS arms of love. GOD BE WITH YOU.
I'm so sorry for this terrible loss. Jesse has always been such a kind and loving soul. I will miss his smile terribly.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss, may God give you his guiding hands and strength for the days ahead. RIP Jesse spread your wings& Love on your family from above. May God Bless you all!!!Love Kim
To all the family, my prayers are with you all in this sad time! May God be with you and strengthen you!!!
Dale, Gene and Shirley, Donna and Debra. We are so sorry for your loss. We pray only Happy Memories carry you thru this difficult time . God Bless you all. We love you all.
So sorry to Jesse's family and friends. He was loved and will be greatly missed, fly high Jesse you are in our hearts forever.
Carpenter family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who love Jesse. All we can do now is cherish the memories and never forget that smile that could light up a room. I love you Jesse Dale. You'll always be in my heart
Aunt Marla, Misty, Carl. Our hearts are breaking so much for you all. I can't put into words how sad and shocked we are! We all love you and are saying prayers for you!!!
I am so very sorry ..may you rest in sweet peace Jesse...I am sorry for what the family is going through now..please know I am thinking of you all..
Going to miss you Jesse, I always enjoyed our talks and your smile. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Jesse always had a smile every time I saw him and could brighten the room with it! Prayers for comfort and strength for the whole family during this difficult time.
Condolences to the family . May you find Peace and Comfort in this time of need . May God Bless You All .
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers .God bless this family .
Thoughts and prayers!!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. God be with you.
So Sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring confort, courage to face the days ahead and cherish loving memeories to forever hold in your heart. Death brings pain that time can only heal, No words could ease what we truely feel. Our condolences to the whole family.
Dear Marla and Sonny Dale, SO sorry for your loss. Words can't adequately express my sympathy to ya'll and your family. Jessie was just a year old than my baby brother Chad was when he was killed, so I feel your pain! Deepest condolences and will continue to keep you both in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Prayers to the family for peace, calm, and strength for the coming days and healing for an incredible heartbreak.
My heartfelt condolences. Blessings to his family and friends
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family!
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss. Jesse was a kind young man.
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad and difficult time. Jesse will forever be in our hearts. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Dennis, Leslie and Sevn
We r so sorry to here about Jess and we r thanking about all of his family Sorry to here about Jess we r thanking about the family Sonny Dale and Debbie and Donna
Shirley and Gene and family , I am so sorry for your loss.I always liked Jesse, he was so friendly.Rest in peace sweet boy!!
Marla and families, My heart breaks for your loss. May you find some comfort in the memories you share of his precious soul. God bless!
Prayers for comfort, we are so sorry for your loss.
You will always be in my heart I love you
I am so sorry for your loss prayer to the family and friends Jesse Carpenter you're always be in my heart I just could imagine what you were going through now you got your wings God will take care of you now until we meet again love you
My condolences to family and friends. Praying that the God of all comfort will hold you close in this time. It is good to hear that Jesse kept his perpetual smile from his junior high days when I knew him. I consider myself fortunate to have been around when that spunky little point guard was beating presses and creating turnovers with his defense. He was my wife's favorite ball player! If she wasn't at a game, she would ask, "How did Jesse do?" May this be a time of reflection, not only of our memories and moments with Jesse, but of our eternal destination. John 14:6.
I never had a boy but I always thought of you as my son from a other mother my daughter Jennifer and Melissa and lackey you always called them the Fryburger girl's and they also called you brother Jesse we are going to miss your happy go lucky may God bless you and family and friends
Misty and Jarod, so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose someone so close to you. God will keep you close and show you the way threw this terrible time as only he can. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace Jesse Dale. You are forever in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
I have been trying to think of the right words for you Marla. There isn't any. I am so sorry for your loss Marla, Misty, Carl, and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God Bless you and your family,you're in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Jesse he was a good friend to Britt and a great guy.' Lord Jesus be with the family. In Jesus name amen."
You guys :,( This is heartbreaking! I am thinking of everyone everyday. Marla I have been trying to contact you. I love you! Thinking of all the good times we had laughing and being silly. Dancing to CCR. Road trippin singing at the top of our lungs. I miss you dearly. As we said MerryChristmas Happy New Year
MARLA MISSY N CARL R LOVE GOES OUT 2 U N PRAYERS THAT U ALL KNOW WE R 4 EVER HERE 4 U TAKE A VACATION N COME 2 FLORIDA LOVE 2 SEE U ALL
Rest In peace dad.
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