It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Larry Lee Carpenter, on January 25, 2025. Originally born in Beatrice, NE on March 18, 1941.A reliable and witty man, Larry served his country in the Navy for six years. He was a Beatrice High School graduate and in his retirement, Larry found joy in hunting, fishing, cheering for Nebraska football and baseball, as well as following NASCAR, and helping the Hardin family on their farm.

He is survived by his son, Brad Carpenter; brother, Dale (Connie) Carpenter; sisters, Jeanne (Danny) Colgrove, Sandy Hoefling, Vicki (Mark) Murphy, and Micki Jo (Ed) Seidel; many nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Helena Carpenter; sons, Michael and Scott Carpenter; and infant sister, Tanis Carpenter.

A graveside service will be held in his honor on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am at the Blue Springs Cemetery with military honors rendered by the United States Navy. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials will be directed to the Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs Methodist Church, and Blue Springs Ball Diamond Association. We invite you to leave your memories and upload photos of Larry on his memorial page at www.ghchapel.com. His spirit lives on in our shared stories and pictures.

These services have been entrusted to the Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore.