Staff Sergeant James Aaron Carpenter, 27, Of APG

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant James Aaron Carpenter, 27, a resident of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, passed away at his home March 23, 2018.

Staff Sergeant Carpenter was born Dec. 1, 1990, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After completing high school in Tega Cay, South Carolina, he entered the Army in June 2010. He served as a healthcare specialist, combat medic, and healthcare sergeant at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Stewart, Georgia; and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. At the Kirk Army Health Clinic at Aberdeen Proving Ground, he was a member of the primary care team and was the interim Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) in Charge of Primary Care. In this role, he was responsible for administering primary care to senior Army leaders on the installation.

Staff Sergeant Carpenter was a proud and committed Soldier who served his Nation with honor and distinction. While serving in the 1st of the 64th Armor Battalion, Fort Stewart, he served as the rear detachment NCO in 2016. While serving in the 1st of the 21st Field Artillery, Fort Hood, he deployed to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom from 2011 to 2012. He received multiple commendations and awards for his service.

In life, Staff Sergeant Carpenter enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, and going to the beach. He loved to stay in shape, and he was always at the gym improving his physical fitness. He loved sports such as professional basketball, college football, golfing, and duck pin bowling. He cherished date nights with his wife and play time with the kids. During his career as a healthcare specialist, combat medic, and healthcare sergeant, he enjoyed helping others, and he was steadfast about advancing his military education. He loved southern food, BBQ, and his favorite, seafood. He was notable for his outgoing demeanor, which was amplified by his 6'8" frame.

A loving husband and father, he is survived by his wife Victoria Carpenter, daughter Kinsley Elizabeth, stepsons Carson Rogers and Auston Rogers, parents David and Catherine Carpenter, brother Jonathan Carpenter, parents of David Carpenter, Harry and Pearl Carpenter, parents of Catherine Carpenter, Joe and Edith Hunt, siblings and spouse of David Carpenter, Harry and Cathy Carpenter, and Don Carpenter, siblings and spouse of Catherine Carpenter, Michael and Jennifer Hunt, and Angela and Marvin Mason.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at McComas Funeral Home, P.A. (Abingdon)1317 Cokesbury Road Abingdon, MD 21009.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 5, at McComas Funeral Home, 1317 Cokesbury Road, Abingdon, MD 21009.