Lloyd Donald Carpenter

Lloyd Donald “Don” Carpenter, 84, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a period of declining health.

Don was born on May 24, 1942, in Orrville to Wade and Louise (Dials) Carpenter and had grown up around the Smithville area. He proudly served in the United States Army from Dec. 13, 1963 – Dec. 12, 1966. Don worked as a truck driver and had driven for USF Holland and after retiring enjoyed driving for his Amish friends. On December 23, 1994, Don married Jean Moyer, and they have enjoyed the past 31 years together. Don enjoyed fishing with his family and friends, tinkering in his garage and he loved getting to see his family, especially his grandchildren. Don also enjoyed going to and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Don is survived by his wife, Jeanne; son, Jeremy and his wife, Lisa Carpenter; granddaughter, Taylor Carpenter; stepdaughter, Amy and her husband, Nate Jones; step granddaughter, Jessica (Ian) Neff; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Evelyn, and Gideon; brother, Roger Carpenter; many nieces and nephews; and good friends, Gary Randles, Paul Perry, and John Kauffman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant brother, brothers, France, Paul and Dave Carpenter, and stepson, Keith Dole.

Services will be Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Murray Funeral Home in Creston where friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until time of services. Burial will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.