David Arnold Carpenter, 59, life-long resident of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30th at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence. The family will greet guests from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. A reception will follow the funeral at the VFW Post 1000 in Independence.
David was born was born April 23, 1959, in Wahoo, Nebraska. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and unforgettable uncle; the biggest Royals and Chiefs fan; loved his LOUD
music; dancing; family poker games; spending time with family and friends. He may have been the biggest, most stubborn, hard headed, human being ever, but he would give the shirt off his back regardless of the cost. We have just lost the heart and soul of this family.
He was preceded in death by a son, Keven; a grandson, Konner; his parents, Howard and Betty; and two brothers, Keven and Randy.
He is survived by his wife Liz of 33 years; daughter Olivia and boyfriend Darius; all of the home; daughters: Tracy of Olathe; Amie and husband Aaron of Kansas City, MO; sons: David “Arnie” and wife Danielle of Lee’s Summit, and Shawn and partner Amy of Sedalia; adopted daughter Reyna; four granddaughters: Neeva, Rubie, Ella, and Emma; two sisters: Vickie and husband Dave of Kansas City, MO; Yolanda and husband Jeff of Independence; Aunt Donna and husband Bill of Mead, NE; Uncle Bernard and wife Jeri of Red Oak, IA; several nephews and nieces; and countless cousins and friends.