J.D. "Jake" Carpenter, 75, of Rushville, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, at his residence. Born Sept. 21, 1927, in Laurel, he was the son of Jones and Katie B. (Rose) Carpenter, both deceased. On Aug. 23, 1952, he married Nadine Griffin; she survives. Mr. Carpenter had lived in Rush and Franklin counties his entire life. He retired in 1989 from Hydro-Conduct in Shelbyville after 25 years of service. Survivors in addition to his wife include 10 sons, Steve Carpenter (and wife Rhonda) of Shelbyville, Derrick Carpenter (and wife Billie) of Laurel, and Dennis Carpenter (and wife Dee), Jay Carpenter, Eric Carpenter, Jeff Carpenter, Duane Carpenter (and wife Edith), Tim Carpenter (and wife Bobbi Jo), Brian Carpenter (and wife Heather), and Chris Carpenter (and wife Bobbi), all of Rush County; three daughters, Brenda (Mrs. Robert) Newman and Beth Scott, both of Rushville, and Karrie (Mrs. Calvin Miller) Carpenter of Indianapolis; three brothers, Bert Carpenter of Connersville, Charles Carpenter of Shelbyville, and Donald Carpenter of Andersonville; one sister, Shirley (Mrs. Robert) Perez of Russell Springs, Ky.; 24 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville, with Pastor Garry Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel North Cemetery in Laurel.