James Cleveland Carpenter, 66, a resident of Horseshoe Lake, departed this life, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Forrest City. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 30, 1955.
James worked as a body guard for many famous people including; MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, and several professional wrestlers from the WWE. He loved telling stories about the places and people he met while working. James also worked in security at Regional One most recently. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was good at it! His greatest joy was playing and watching football, in his later years he began playing video football and could beat his opponents with ease. Hanging out with his family was his most treasured times above all else.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Chuck Carpenter.
Survivors include his wife: Adrienne Shields Carpenter of the home, two sons: Beau Carpenter of Horseshoe Lake, Matt Carpenter of Arkansas, and one grandson.
No services will be held for Mr. Carpenter.
Cross County Funeral Service & Crematory had the honor of handling the arrangements for the Carpenter family.
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