Carl “Chuck” Carpenter, Jr., age 65, passed away on January 23, 2022 at MediLodge of Campus Area in East Lansing, MI. Chuck was born on April 8, 1956 in Portland, ME to Carl, Sr. and Gloria (Gurney) Carpenter.

He had lived in the Lansing area since 2015, moving from Dimondale, MI. Before that he lived in Jackson, MI and Chelsea, MI. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, woodworking and making things with his hands. He also enjoyed cooking.

He is survived by his father, Carl Carpenter, Sr. of Jackson, two daughters, Patricia (Joshua) Essex of Bath, MI and Andrea Carpenter of Jackson, MI, his brother, Randy (Catherine) Carpenter of Mancelona, MI, two sisters, Jan (John) Allen of Maine, and Terrie Carpenter of Maine; four grandchildren, Christopher Lewke, Eric (Amber) Lewke, Brandy Joe Pickell, and Miley Pickell, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 3:00 p.m., at the UAW Local 1284, 2795 M-52, Chelsea, MI 48118. Catering will be provided by West Texas Barbeque. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. A GoFund Me account has been set up to help with final arrangements.

Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.