Todd R. Carpenter

Todd Regan Carpenter died at his home in Searcy on January 31, 2008. He was born on September 22, 1955, in Angola, Indiana, to Bill Carpenter and Gladys Maugherman Carpenter. Todd is survived by his wife, Cynthia Ann Moore Carpenter; one daughter, Lindley Ann Moore, both of whom he deeply loved. He is also survived his parents; one brother, Jon Tracy (Jody) Carpenter of Murray, Kentucky; one sister, Cynthia (Henry) Scales of Beebe; five nephews, three nieces, one great nephew and one great niece. Lifelong resident of Beebe, Todd graduated from Beebe High School. He began his college career at ASU Beebe where he played basketball and baseball. Todd then graduated from ASU Jonesboro where he received the BSE degree. He was a member of Iota Theta Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity where he served as Social Chairman for two years. Todd began his coaching career in Augusta in 1978 staying until 1984 where he coached the 1983 Arkansas Decathlon winner. Then it was on to Searcy High School where he taught and coached until his retirement in 2007. His teams won numerous championships. In 2000 his team played in the 5A Girls Basketball State finals and he was named Coach of the Year for Conference 5A. Todd was named Athletic/Transportation Director at Searcy High School in 2005 and served in that position until he retired. Todd had the great respect of all his professional colleagues and a multitude of young people upon whom he had outstanding and compassionate influence. Throughout his twenty nine years of teaching many students were touched by Todd's life either as a classroom teacher, tutor, or coach. Many have maintained their friendship with him throughout the years. An avid golfer, Todd was Club Champion in 1998 and Senior Club Champion in 2006 at Searcy Country Club. He was a charter member in 1994 of the Searcy Country Club Cup Team and qualified each year until 2007. Todd was blessed with a multitude of wonderful friends whose love and support was ever present during his illness. Of great importance to Todd was his membership in First Baptist Church and the faithful support he received throughout his illness by his pastor, Ken Shaddox; his Men's Sunday school class; and his church family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: Searcy Lionbackers, First Baptist Church Youth Ministry, or the Todd R. Carpenter Memorial Golf Scholarship through First Security Bank

Todd R. Carpenter

September 22, 1955 - January 31, 2008