James “Jimmy” Gene Carpenter, 85, resident of Dickinson, Texas, passed from this life, December 24, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born October 4, 1939 in Houston, Texas to proud parents, Eugene Henry Carpenter and Evelyn Sanders Carpenter. He grew up in Houston excelling in school and going on to earn a Master’s Degree in Mathematics. After teaching high school Math he worked for 33 years at American Indemnity Insurance Company. In addition, Jim was an adjunct professor at College of the Mainland in the Math and Process Technology departments for 30 years.

Jim was a member of the Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, loved photography, gardening, working with stained glass, woodworking and playing music on the piano or guitar. However his greatest achievement was that of a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

James was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved sister Jean Marie McCreary.

He leaves behind to cherish all his achievements, his loving wife of 53 years, Lois Carpenter; daughter, Julie Griffin (Chris Graczyk); son, Chris Carpenter ( Crystal); grandchildren, Chloe Voebel Kane Griffin (Randi), and Aidan Carpenter; great- grandchild, Gemma Griffin.

A Mass will be held at Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church, Dickinson, Texas, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am with a Visitation at 10:00am.