Dennis Paul Carpenter

Mr. Dennis Paul Carpenter age 49 of Cleveland passed away Saturday April 18, 2009 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Carpenter was born in Pontiac Michigan and had lived in Cleveland for several years. He was a teacher at Riverside Militiary Academy and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Carpenter was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Carpenter and nephew, Christopher Carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Carpenter, Cleveland; sons, Nicholas Carpenter, Nathan Carpenter, both of Cleveland; parents, Don and Betty Carpenter, Cleveland; sisters, Linda Greer, Lake Orion, MI., Susan Carpenter, Cleveland; mother and father in law, Nancy and Jim Kosal, Sheridan, MI.; sisters in law, Sherrie Young, Tucson, AZ., Sandy Shepherd, Waterford, MI., Cathy Truong, Pinellas Park, Fl. Funeral services will be held at 4 P.M. Tuesday April 21, 2009 at New Haven Congregational Holiness Church. The Rev. Wayne Hicks and Mr. Andy Jobson will officiate. The family will receive friends 6-9 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to New Haven Congregational Holiness Church, Gainesville, Ga. Online condolences may be made to the family at barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.