Ronald Carpenter

CARPENTER, Ronald Arthur - 70, of Oxford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2016, surrounded by his four children. Ron was extremely proud of his four children: Laura (Shawn) Mulanix, Jennifer (Tony) Bellant, Malissa Clark, and Sean (Erin) Carpenter. He was a loving grandfather to nine grandchildren: Alisha Bancroft, Corey Mulanix, Megan Bellant, Andrew Bellant, Dustin Bellant, Alexandra Clark, Evan Clark, Brooklynn Carpenter, and Bryce Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hilda Carpenter; and sister, Linda Creger. Ron worked for General Motors for 30 years, where he specialized in quality control. After retirement, Ron partnered with his dear friend Gary Jag to start a consulting company "I Am Lean." He also spent more recent years on contracts with Chrysler. Ron was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. Ron was a gregarious and passionate man who enjoyed spending time with his dogs, working out, and playing poker with his friends. In lieu of a formal funeral service, the family will be planning a celebration of Ron's life on Friday, October 28, starting at 4:00pm at 290 Franklin Lake Circle, Oxford, MI 48371 . Memorial donations may be made in Ron's name to the Defeat Glioblastoma Research Collaborative (http://defeatgbm.org). Arrangements handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Service

Friday, October 28, 2016 4:00 PM
Ronald Carpenter's Residence
290 Franklin Lake Circle Oxford 48371, United States