CARPENTER, John A. Sr. age 86 passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. He is survived by his children John Jr., Amy Long (Brad), Ralph (Ren), two Granddaughters (Madison & Victoria), one Grandson (Lucas), and two sisters (Gail Lemay & Karen Krajic). He is preceded in death by his mother (Ruth), sister (Joyce), Father (Ralph), wife (Mary Lou), and brother (Ralph,Jr). He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 7, 1930 and moved to Tampa in 1972 with his family. A Memorial Service will be held at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, Riverview Fl on Friday, July 7, 2017 with a viewing from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and a service at 2:30 PM.