Shelton D.J. Carpenter
Last Updated on August 19, 2021 by Fisher Funeral Chapel
Shelton “D.J.” Carpenter, 28, New Vienna, Ohio, met Jesus on May 25, 2021.
Born October 20, 1992, in Haiti, he was the son of Ken and Ruth Carpenter, Clarksville, and the late David Billie Jo Buzbee.
Following his graduation from high school, Shelton played football for Westminster. He continued that love of football in the backyard with his boys, his buddies, and family. He also loved basketball. Shelton enjoyed watching TV, to include anime with the kids, a new series of shows, relaxing and being outside. He enjoyed walking most of all, visiting the park, the lake, traveling, bonfires and grilling.
Shelton will be remembered for his beautiful smile – a smile that could light up any room he entered. He was known to be gentle, kind and compassionate. He would never hesitate to help a stranger or those he loved. Shelton was charming, sensitive and caring. He always stood up for his family, his squad and what Shelton thought was right. He didn’t back down period.
A family man in the truest sense, Shelton loved his lady, Carri and their daughter Jahdalynn “Baby Girl Chiquita” and sons Trentin, Treyden and Julian, all of New Vienna, Ohio. Above all, he loved his lady, his baby girl and her brothers. The loss of Shelton’s life on this earth makes a significant difference to those who spent the most time with him and those who loved him the most, including his siblings, Naomi McKinley, Mary Moore, Jonathan Buzbee, Titus Carpenter, Amanda Dewell, Holly Carpenter, and Maria Barrios. He was the beloved grandson of Barbara and Laurence Kelley, Gary and Laura MacDonald, and Bill and ?Louisa Buzbee. He will also be missed by his aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces as well as several extended family members who he dearly loved.
A Celebration of Life was held May 31, 2021, at his parents’ home at Camp Graham – a place Shelton loved to spend time.
Shelton will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery with his parents, the late David and Billie Jo Buzbee at 4:30 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021.