Donald Carpenter
May 12, 1963
November 03, 2021
Age 58
" Don was employed with Aerojet Rocketdyne of Orange, Virginia for 38 years as a Test Engineer. He was an early-American history buff who enjoyed spending time with friends and family and making them laugh. Don was a Saab enthusiast and participated in many Carlisle events. He also enjoyed watching the Alaskan Iditarod as well as reading and collecting the works of Stephen King. "
| Full name | City | State | Relation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald R. Carpenter | Hot Springs | Virginia | Father |
| Judy Carpenter (Deceased) | Mother | ||
| Peggy Carpenter | Hot Springs | Virginia | Step-Mother |
| Paula Carpenter | Mineral | Virginia | Wife |
| Jonathan Honaker | Bumpass | Virginia | Step-Son |
| Jonah Honaker | Louisa | Virginia | Step-Son |
| Mikayla Carpenter | Mineral | Virginia | Daughter |
| Russell Carpenter | Madison | Virginia | Brother |
| Sam Carpenter (Barbara) | Louisa | Virginia | Brother |
| Jessica Salley (Tim) | North Carolina | Sister | |
| Kiley and Madelyn Honaker | Bumpass | Virginia | Granddaughter |
| Anabelle and Rita | Louisa | Virginia | Granddaughter |
Tribute Wall
I met Don 20 years ago when I started working at Atlantic Research Corporation. He was the lead Control Room Operator for the ramjet test facility, and I was the lead test engineer. We worked very closely together, performing hundreds, if not thousands of tests together. Don knew how to how to blend professionalism and humor. He was very diligent on safety and quality , but was also able to make everyone feel like part of the team. He made up nicknames and had inside jokes for everyone. He was a great coworker and will be greatly missed.
Ted Smith
- Ted - Smith
I worked with Don for 37 years and he always had a smile and a funny story.
He was well respected for all his work at Rocket Test with the companies...ARC...Aerojet...Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Duane Williamson
- Duane - Williamson
Rest Easy Don! I know you’re in heaven driving the best, badest SAABS they got.
You’re missed!
- C. J
Donald Carpenter
May 12, 1963 - November 03, 2021