John R. Carpenter
American geochemist
About John R. Carpenter
Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 87). John R. Carpenter was an American geochemist.
John Richard Carpenter (May 20, 1938 – November 10, 2025) was an American geochemist.
Early life and career Carpenter was born in Galveston, Texas on May 20, 1938, the son of Elmo Milton Carpenter and Rosemary Prendergast. He attended and graduated from Columbia High School. After graduating, he attended Rice University, majoring in chemistry.
Carpenter served as a professor in the department of geological sciences at the University of South Carolina from 1966 to 2000. During his years as a professor, in 1999, he was named a distinguished professor.
Personal life and death In 1958, Carpenter married Charlene Jakeman. Their marriage lasted until Carpenter's death in 2025.
Carpenter died in Chapin, South Carolina on November 10, 2025, at the age of 87.
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Who was John R. Carpenter?
American geochemist (1938–2025)
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John R. Carpenter was born on 20 May 1938.
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John R. Carpenter died on 10 November 2025 in Chapin.
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John R. Carpenter was a geochemist.
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John R. Carpenter was American.
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