Donald Ray Carpenter, 88, of Hot Springs, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on May 13, 1938, in Hot Springs, the son of the late Eddie Harper Carpenter and Ollie Jay Wolfe Carpenter. He was married to Judith “Judy” Carpenter, who preceded him in death in 2006. In 2008, he married Peggy Lowry Carpenter.

Mr. Carpenter retired from Culpeper Farmers’ Cooperative and later worked at the Homestead Resort Golf Cart Shop. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Ashwood United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed hunting and spending time in the great outdoors. He also loved gardening and watching things grow. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Peggy Carpenter of Hot Springs; a daughter, Jessica Salley and her husband, Tim, of Utica, Ohio; two sons, Russell Carpenter of Culpeper, Virginia, and Sammy Carpenter and his wife, Barbara, of Goochland, Virginia; a brother, James Carpenter and his wife, Darlene, of Hot Springs; two sisters, Ruby Lowry and Joyce Smith, both of Hot Springs; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Edward Carpenter; four brothers; and three sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Union Chapel Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.