Obituary of Andrew Carpenter

Andrew Franklin Carpenter was born on June 3, 1992, in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of two beautiful children born to the union of Mark and Amy (Hudkins) Carpenter. Andrew attended Dundee High School in Dundee, Michigan. He would later receive his GED from Washtenaw Community College before obtaining his Associate’s Degree from WCC in Information Technology (I.T). He was employed as a machine operator at Mac Valves, Inc. in Dundee until July of 2022, when his doctor put him on medical leave to treat health issues.

Andrew had a zest for life and a deep love for his family. He was a very positive, sweet, and nurturing young man who was generous with his time and always willing to help someone in need. He had a kind smile and gave big, warm bear hugs. Andrew was ecstatic about the opportunity to soon become an uncle for the first time.

Andrew loved staying active, whether getting in a round of disc golf at Rolling Hills Disc Golf Course in Ypsilanti, going for scenic nature walks, knocking down the pins at a local bowling alley, playing cornhole with family and friends, or spending time boating on Lake Erie out of Bolles Harbor in Monroe. He loved going for car rides in his Ford Focus. He also thoroughly enjoyed video games. When he wasn’t relishing in the sunlight, he could typically be found playing World of Warcraft or Just Dance with his family. He loved watching movies and was especially fond of the Marvel series. Andrew enjoyed playing the acoustic guitar. He often could be found rough housing with the two family dogs: Lylah, a pitbull and Diesel, a German Shepherd.

Andrew Franklin Carpenter, age 30, of Dundee, Michigan passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday; November 19, 2022. His passing was preceded by his paternal grandparents: Yvonne Carpenter and Crayton Carpenter, Wanda Haliday and his uncles Bobby Carpenter and Randy Palmiter.

To cherish Andrew’s memory he leaves his loving parents: Mark and Amy Carpenter of Dundee, Michigan; a sister and best friend: Riley Carpenter (Fiancee Brock Gallup) of Dundee, Michigan; maternal grandparents: Franklin and Sandra Hudkins; two aunts: Barb Kozma and Michelle Palmiter; one uncle: Steve Hudkins; twelve cousins: Joey, Dalton, Baylen, Emma, Sophia, Camille, Cali, Hope, Nick, Megan, Bobby Lee, and Karli; and six great cousin: including Allen.

Friends may gather on Friday; November 25, 2022, from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, Dundee; 297 Tecumseh Street, Dundee, Michigan 48131 (734) 529-3156. A Celebration of Andrew’s Life will be held at Merkle’s at 11:00am on Saturday; November 26, 2022, with Pastor BJ McDaniel of One Way Christian Fellowship officiating. Cremation will take place through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan.

For those desiring, memorial contributions in memory of Andrew are suggested to the American Diabetes Foundation. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.