Bobby Joe Carpenter Jr, 73, a longtime resident of Hot Springs, AR, gained his heavenly wings and went to live eternally with his lord and savior October 10, 2026.

Joey was born on Saturday, September 26, 1953 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hot Springs, AR to his parents Bobby and Helen (Bibb) Carpenter. He grew up in San Diego, CA, graduating from Morse High School, class of 1971.

Right after high school Bobby joined the United States Navy and began his 20+ year career as a radio controller, moving his family from coast to coast to proudly serve the country he loved.

On January 27, 1975 Bobby married Lynn Midkiff, together they had 4 amazing children; Robert (Alex), Virginia (Joyce), James and Jon. They later divorced and Bobby married Rhonda Cagle on December 8, 1993.

In the early 90s, he moved back to Arkansas and settled down. He worked different jobs, but finally landed his own business. His passions in life were the Lord, his wife and golf. He played a lot of sports growing up but his favorite was baseball. He was a beloved son, father and husband.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Rhonda Carpenter of Hot Springs, AR; children, Joyce (Troy) Brown of Russellville, AR, James (Ashley) Carpenter of Prosper, TX, Jon (Samantha) Carpenter of Centerton, AR; grandchildren, Adrian of Hector, AR, Keaton, Jordan, Hannah, Abby, Audrey Fugate, Landry and  Eliza Brown all of Russellville, AR, Cameron and Lily Carpenter of Owaso, OK, Zoe of Springdale, AR, Stella of Lowell, AR and Dominic Carpenter of Centerton, AR, Carter, Cory Jr, Sydney and Sadie Coffelt all of Centerton, AR. Sister Beverly (Thomas) Henry, brother Scott (Molly) Carpenter of Ocala, FL: as well as many great grandkids, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son Alex Carpenter, parents, Bobby and Helen Carpenter; brother Corey Carpenter, sister-in-law Toni Carpenter.

The family would like to thank the entire ICU nursing staff at National Park Medial Center for the compassionate care they gave Bobby and the support they gave the family.

A celebration of life will be held October 16, 2026 at Family Park at 11:00am in Hot Springs, AR. A private family service will be held at a later day for a military service at the National Cemetery in North Little Rock, AR.

Flowers can be sent to 125 Tradewinds Pl, Hot Springs, AR 71901.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com