Dr. Max Wilson Carpenter
March 3, 1924 ~ March 2, 2020
Born in:
Rutherford County, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden – Dr. Max Wilson Carpenter, DMD, 95, of Arden, died Monday, March 2, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Rutherford County, NC he was a son of the late Albert Byron and Anna Laura Lynch Carpenter. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Wynelle Hensley Carpenter who died March 2, 2011 as well as three brothers, John, Jim and Bill Carpenter.
Dr. Carpenter served in the United States Navy during WWII. Following his active duty service, he returned to Appalachian State University to complete his senior year. After a short period of teaching Math and Science at Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School, he chose to pursue a career as a Dentist. He was accepted at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. In the summer before his senior year, he was chosen for the Navy Dental Corps program and continued his military service during the Korean War. Dr. Carpenter practiced dentistry in Asheville for 43 years, retiring in 1996. He was an active member of the American Dental Association, the North Carolina and the Buncombe County Dental Societies and he enjoyed serving the community in many other ways. Dr. Carpenter and his colleagues forever enhanced the Dental profession and well-being of all North Carolinians by establishing the dental hygiene program at A-B Technical College as well as other technical schools throughout North Carolina.
He is survived by two daughters, Laura Sharpe (Todd) of Arden and Pamela Nicholson (John) of Winston-Salem, NC; four grandchildren, Emily Sharpe Harris (Cory), Henry Sharpe, Erika Nicholson and Tanner Nicholson as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 7 at the funeral home.
For those who desire, contributions may be made in Dr. Carpenter’s memory to Western Carolina Rescue Ministries or Manna Food Bank.
Services
Funeral Service: March 8, 2020 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: March 7, 2020 5:00 pm - May 9, 2025 7:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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My heart goes out to the whole family. Praying for you!
Much love to both your families, Laura and Pam. What an amazing life. So glad I knew him. Praying for you all.
LeAnne Wilkerson
Dearest Pam & Laura (& families),
I have the fondest memories of your parents! Spending the night at your house, the trolls lined up on your wall, listening to the Carpenters. Whenever I visited my Grandparents, I always knew you were right around the corner. My husband, John, & I send our sincerest condolences & deep sympathy on your loss. May God comfort you with peace & fond memories. Your parents’ love story continues in Heaven for all of eternity!
So sorry to see this! He was my Dentist and friend from 1955. Also, he was a friend & neighbor. One of the classiest & friendliest people ever! I actually looked forward to going to Dr Carpenter! He & his pal, Dr Fenton Cunningham were such fun to be around. Max and Wynelle were neighbors & friends. Laura & Pam & families have to be so proud of their parents! God bless & strengthen the family!
Dear Laura and Pam (and your families),
I was very sorry to learn of Dr. Carpenter’s death. Please accept our condolences. A small silver lining perhaps is that the occasion is a reminder of your parents’ friendliness, senses of humor and all-around goodness. It was a privilege to know them growing up, and I wish I knew more people like them now! Thinking of them brings back only the very nicest of memories. Thinking of you all and wishing you the very best.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your father, Max, was instrumental in assisting my sister Harlean(Liz) with obtaining her dental hygiene degree. He loved life and gave much service to our country and community. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Linda Carpenter Monfrado
Members of Max Carpenter’s family,
I was sorry to hear of Max’s death. I am a cousin and Travis Carpenter was my father. Max was so good to come visit Daddy when he was in the area. I know he will be missed not only by you his family but his community as well.
It was really great to see him in his uniform in the picture. Again you are in my prayers.
To members of Max Carpenter’s family:
I am a first cousin of Max. My mother was Viola Carpenter Griffin. Max was my dentist for a few years when I lived in Asheville. He was always so friendly and positive about life. I enjoyed knowing him for that time period. I lost contact when I moved away. I extend my prayers and sympathy to all of you. He is someone to be proud to have known. I know you will all miss him. He was always good to keep in touch with my Mother when he was in Rutherford County. That meant a lot to her. My thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
Your Cousin, Martha Griffin Gunter, Hendersonville, NC.
May God’s grace be with you and your family.
Dr. Carpenter was my dentist from the late 1950’s until his retirement. During my time in the Army in Germany our Battalion dentist asked who had done my fillings. I told him Dr. Carpenter and he remarked that it was the best work he had ever seen. They are still in place! After his retirement I saw him a few times and knew that he was enjoying being retired. Kay and I spoke of him often in later years. I thought very highly of him and will miss him. I am very sorry for your loss.
I met Dr. & Mrs. Carpenter while working at Ingles during HS and College. I enjoyed bagging their groceries and talking with them I was interested in dentistry as a career and following graduation returned to Asheville where Max became one of my mentors. What a fun couple and inspiration they were. I hope all find comfort in the way they touched others lives.