Howard Kemper “Kem” Carpenter Jr., 70, of Constitution Hwy Somerset died on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville. Kem was born on December 4, 1953 in Charlottesville and was the son of the late Howard Kemper Carpenter Sr. and Josephine Burruss Carpenter Shuler. He was a retired Fireman. Kem is survived by a sister Jo Ann Colvin of Culpeper.

 A memorial graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery. Preddy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.