Mr. Jerome Carpenter born November 20, 1964 to Carolyn R. Carpenter and the late Willie Lee Carpenter. He was a 1983 graduate of Waynesboro High School. He joined the labor union and worked at International Paper for 23 years. Jerome was preceded in death by his loving grandmother, the late Irene P. Broadus and loving grandfather, Simbell (Louise) Carpenter. He leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters; Chrishayla Carpenter, Crystal (Johnny) Carpenter and Jeronica Carpenter, six grandchildren; Ja’Carius, Ta’Shyrea, Ja’lalai, Ter’Ryeji, Jeramiah and Kingston all of Waynesboro, GA, three sisters; Carol Jean Carpenter, Omischer (Pernell) Jones and Patricia Carpenter all of Waynesboro, GA, two brothers; Willie (Doretha) Carpenter and Roderick Deon (the late Tracie) Carpenter all of Waynesboro, GA, seven aunts; Mary Chandler, Annie Walker, Carrie Wright, Carrie Chance, Irene Renea Broadus, Mary Crawford all of Waynesboro, GA and Miriam (Bernard) Hughes of Hephzibah, GA, six uncles; Charles (Bashena) Wright of Miami, FL, Wayman Wright, Marvin Carpenter, Emanual Larkin all of Waynesboro, GA, James (Geraldine) Carpenter and Michael Carpenter all of Hephzibah, GA, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.