Tommy Marshall Carpenter, 75, of Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC on September 7, 1945 to the late Sam Carpenter and the late Lucrecia Waller Carpenter.

After graduating from Green Bethel High School, Tommy began his working career. He eventually joined Eaton Corp where he retired from. Tommy was a member of Walls Memorial Baptist Church where he was a faithful member for over 40 years and was a former Superintendent of Sunday School for 20 years. He was also an active member of the Male Choir and the Senior Choir.

Tommy was an avid baseball card collector. He was a huge fan of the Carolina Panthers. He enjoyed helping others. He often had people that he transported to and from work daily.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Felecia Carpenter; a sister, Nancy Carpenter and a brother, Raymond Roosevelt Carpenter.

He leaves fond memories of him to his son, Lamont Carpenter (Teresa) of Shelby, NC; three sisters, Dorothy Glover of Shelby, Betty Turner of Gibonsville, NC and Patricia Nelson of CT; grandchildren, Lamont Carpenter, Tyler Carpenter, Jaquilla Byrd, Jamela Montgomery, Jarica Montgomery, Joshua Montgomery and Jaylin Carpenter; greatgrandchildren, Harmony, Carpenter, Avery Carpenter, Lamont Carpenter, Jr. and Aiden Carson; special cousin, Neecy Ruff and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The service for Mr. Carpenter will be private. Masks are required.Mr. Carpenter can be viewed on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Walls Memorial Baptist Church from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM with a reception of friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.Condolences can be expressed online atwww.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.