Billy Gene Carpenter

Billy Gene "Bill" Carpenter, age 52, of Searcy, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 in Little Rock. He was born Feb. 17, 1961 in Jonesboro, Ark. to J. B. Carpenter and Idena Moore Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Carpenter of Searcy; one daughter, Monique McGlothlin and husband, Thomas of Bald Knob; one son, Lee Carpenter of Kensett; one step-daughter, Miranda Armer and husband, Billy of Maumelle; five grandchildren, Bailey McGlothlin, Dillan McGlothlin, Cameron Carpenter, Kelsey Armer, Blake Amer; five brothers; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, J. B. and Idena Carpenter; two brothers; and one sister. A memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.