Arthur Carpenter

Drover Carpenter, age 78, of Eustace passed away on Thursday, April 7th, 2022.

Drover was born on May 23rd, 1943 in Garretts Bluff, TX to Arthur Columbus and Rose Ettie (Melton) Carpenter.  He married Judy Posey August 1st, 1965, in Paris, Texas. Drover enjoyed rooting for the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived by his brothers, Roaber Carpenter of Terrell, Texas, Edward Carpenter of Perrin, Texas; sons, David Carpenter of Mabank, Texas, Danny Carpenter and wife, Jennifer of Eustace, Texas, Phil Gonzalez of Carrollton, Texas, Roger Carpenter and wife, Leticia of Eustace, Texas; daughter, Rebecca Vavra and husband, Lou of Mabank, Texas; grandsons, Cody Carpenter, Colby Carpenter, Clay Carpenter, Cole Carpenter, Caleb Carpenter; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Drover was preceded in death by his Father; Mother; wife, Judy; brothers, Frederick McFatridge, Doug McFatridge, Bobby McFatridge; numerous aunts and uncles.