Friday March 29th, 2024 2:45AM

Funeral set for former Hall County Commission Chairman Jerry Carpenter

By AccessWDUN Staff

The funeral will be held Wednesday for former Hall County Commission Chairman Jerry Carpenter, who was also a former member of the county board of education.

Carpenter, who was 79, died at his Oakwood home Saturday following an extended illness.

He was a two-term member of the commission, serving one term as its chairman.  In addition, he served two terms on the school board, also serving one term as its chairman.

Carpenter was a part of the local 1996 Olympic Committee and traveled abroad to help bring the canoe/kayak/rowing venue to Hall County. According to his obituary, he was a successful archery champion and a member of the Georgia Bow Hunting and Archery Association.

He was a retired Southern Bell (now AT&T) supervisor, having worked for the company for 32 years.

The funeral will be held at 2:00 Wednesday in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. 

Click here for full obituary details.

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