James R. “Jim Bo” Carpenter

James R. “Jim Bo” Carpenter, 59, the beloved husband of Diane Rhames Carpenter, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the McLeod Regional Medical Center. Mr. Carpenter was born a son of Mable Christmas Carpenter and the late Jerry Carpenter on June 28, 1951 in Dillon, SC. He was a retired construction worker. He was of the Baptist faith. He leaves behind his wife; one son, James D. (Donna) Batts; one stepson, Rickey A.(Fonda) Rhames; two stepdaughters, Theresa R. Powell and Lisa (James) Parson; seven grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; three brothers, Jack Carpenter, Sonny Carpenter, and Robert Carpenter; and one sister, Margaret (JC) Butts; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Friday, September 17, 2010 in the Hemingway Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home, (843) 558-1791. Memorials may be made to the Liver Foundation. McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the Carpenter family. Online Condolences may be sent to www.McKenzieFH.com.