Ted Randall Carpenter, age 73, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital.

Ted was born on the Patterson farm in Stockbridge, Michigan, the son of Willie and Virginia (Barker) Carpenter. He lived in Stockbridge his entire life and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1970. He was also a life member of Jeruel Baptist Church.

On December 14, 1974, he married Dianna R. (Patrick), and together they made their home and raised their family in Stockbridge. Ted worked for Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, retiring in 2007 after 30 years of service.

Ted enjoyed spending time on his computer, where he combined his love of gospel music and playing the guitar by creating song printouts for church that included both lyrics and guitar chords. He also enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was a Spartan Fan through and through, an avid fan of baseball, and enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers.

Surviving are his wife, Dianna; two daughters, Jennifer (Robert) Duncan of Gregory and Andrea (Chris) Barrett of Dexter; four grandchildren: Jacob, Liam, Avery, and Caleb; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Callan; his siblings, Vickey (Wally) Brown of Holt, and Jeff (Kim) Carpenter of Stockbridge; and a sister-in-law, Diane Carpenter of Stockbridge. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Nick Carpenter and David Carpenter.

Visitation will be held at Jeruel Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and again on Wednesday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Jeruel Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Josh Swieringa officiating. Burial will follow at Fitchburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jeruel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.