John Henry Carpenter

March 3, 1950 - July 11, 2020

John Henry Carpenter, age 70, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River. He was born March 15, 1950, in Edwardsville, the son of the late Hollis & Elouise (Johnson) Carpenter. John worked for the Edwardsville School District as a bus driver for many years. He is survived by two brothers, Clifton Carpenter & wife Sharon of Edwardsville, Willie Carpenter & wife Adele also of Edwardsville; and a sister, Annette Hicks & husband Leo of Richardson, Texas. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Eartha Lee Carpenter, Loresa Evans & Hattie Sue Lightfoot. John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. A private family service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Edwardsville with his brother Rev. Clifton Carpenter officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery.