James "Jim" Logan Carpenter

James Logan Carpenter passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by his beloved family and friends on July 20, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of over 62 years, Mary Ruark Carpenter and his daughters and their husbands, Denise and Danny Earlywine of Ewing, Tina and James Fulton of Mayslick and Crystal and Billy Kaiser of Maysville. Also surviving are his grandchildren Justin and Shawnda Earlywine of Ewing, Jeremy Earlywine of Ewing and William Kaiser of Maysville. 

He was born January 27, 1943, in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Edward "Doc" Carpenter and Lucille Wells Carpenter.

Jim had many loves in his life and that was expanded to include his great grandchildren who were his favorite entertainment, Karsyn Earlywine, Ellie Ray Earlywine, Jace Fizer, Elena Fulton and 'Mora Fulton. Also surviving are his remaining sisters Geneva Price, Barbara Campbell; Brother Eddie Thomas, and his baby brother, Roger Dale Carpenter. 

Proceeding him in Heaven were his parents, Edward "Doc" Carpenter and Lucille Wells Carpenter along with his brothers and sisters, Robert Carpenter, C.H. Carpenter, Joyce Tuel, Christine Bartlett, Ruby Barton and Mary Helphenstine; and his grandson, Brandon Clos and his granddaughter Lauren Elizabeth Kaiser and his first great grandchild Logan James Kaiser. 

He was a farmer from the day he was born and loved every minute of it. From working the ground with the horses, to harvesting the crops and milking the cows. His life was full and rewarding and although humble and modest. He never wanted for more than the love of his family and friends. He always had what he needed and was never greedy! He would share a meal, share a ride, or offer help to anyone in need, whether it was helping in their crop or rolling hay to shoveling snow from a neighbor's driveway.

He taught his girls what a real man is from the time they were born to the time they found their own husbands. He adored his girls and appreciated each one of them their unique personalities! He never judged them for their decisions, he loved them unconditionally and he made sure that they knew that! He never preached to them, he led by example and by doing so he was well respected by not only his family but also strangers who became friends after one conversation.

He always knew that he wanted to leave this world surrounded by love and in his own bed, and that is just what he did...on HIS terms. He leaves behind a legacy of love in his family who adore him and will cherish the memories of all the years gone by. 

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville with Rev. Greg Grimes officiating.

Burial will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery at Mt. Tabor.

Visitation at the Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville is after 5:00 PM Tuesday.

Pall bearers will be Justin Earlywine, Will Kaiser, Vincen Price, Richard Barton, Danny Barton and Kenny Highfield.

Honorary bearers will be Danny Earlywine, Billy Kaiser, James Fulton, Randy Jackson, Moochie Earlywine and Jeremy Earlywine.

Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville is caring for all arrangements for James "Jim" Logan Carpenter and his family.