Joseph Darren Carpenter, 57, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 in Memphis, TN. He was born in Sparta, IL to parents Christine Fincher and Joseph David Carpenter. After graduating high school, Joseph began his working career. He worked in Construction up until his passing. Joseph is survived by his mother, Christine Fincher, sister Starla Bancroft, brother Lance Bancroft, as well as a step sister Cindy Pittman of Southaven, MS. He leaves his children, Blake, Ryan, Shawn, and Chase, three grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews as well as friends. He always had such a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Joseph was loved by all who knew him, he will forever be in our hearts, and we will miss him more than words can express. He is with Jesus and we will see him again soon.