Bobby Ray Carpenter, 53, of 1790 3rd Avenue NW Apartment 208, Hickory
passed away Monday Febuary 16, 2015 at home.

Born March 15, 1961 in Gaston County , he was the son of the late Billy Ray
Carpenter and Irene Haney Carpenter. He worked at Frye Regional Medical
Center as an engineer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael
Carpenter.

Survivors include his son, Jason Ray Carpenter of Gastonia, his sister Patsy
Ritchie of Ranlo, and special friend Melanie VanVelsor.

Visitation: 5:00PM to 6:00PM Friday at Stamey- Tysinger Funeral Home &
Cremation Center, Fallston.

Funeral Service: 6:00PM Friday at Stamey- Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation
Center Chapel with Rev. Thomas Hedrick officiating.

Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Hickory, 3224 20th Ave SE,
Hickory, NC 28602.

A guets register is available at
www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com