Clifford “Chris” Carpenter, 48, of Independence, MO passed suddenly on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Chris was born on January 9, 1964 in Boulder, CO. He leaves behind son, Clifford (Topher) Christopher Carpenter IV; and Topher’s brothers, James and Casey Calhoun; father, Clifford “Kip” Christopher Carpenter Jr.; mother, Sally Anne Carpenter; sisters Cindy McClain and Cathy Carpenter Kostbar; brother-in-law, Kenneth Blair McClain; nieces and nephews, Chelsea and Dan Pierce, Colin, Lauren, Madeline, Claire, and Shelby McClain, Catelyn, Garrett and Kyle Kostbar; and many cousins. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 7th, 2012 at Gudgell Park Community of Christ Church; 500 E. Gudgell, Independence, MO 64055.