Lawrence G. Carpenter, Jr., 66, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Barnesville Health Care Center. He was born April 13, 1949 in Barnesville, Ohio, son of the late Lawrence G. Carpenter, Sr. and Catherine E. Nelson Carpenter. Lawrence enjoyed painting, music, farming, canning, and crafts. He truly enjoyed spending time with his friends. Lawrence is survived by his sisters, Mary Carpenter Skomrock of Galion, Ohio and Julie (Jim) Helmkie of Napoleon, Ohio; brothers, John Robert Carpenter and William (Barbara) Carpenter all of Barnesville, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews who all held a very special place in his heart. Family and friends are welcome to visit, Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., Kelly kemp Braido Patron Funeral Homes & Crematory, 702 E. Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio, where the service will be conducted Tuesday 11 a.m. Minister Tim Snyder officiating. Interment will follow at Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville, Ohio. In Lawrence's memory, contributions may be made to The Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Road, W, St Clairsville, Ohio 43950. The family would like to thank Barnesville Health Care Center for the care given to Lawrence. To leave a special message for Lawrence's family, please visit: kellykempbraidopatronfuneralhomes.com.