Larry Wayne Carpenter, Jr., 42 of Independence, MO passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Larry was born October 1, 1972 in Santa Anna, CA to Larry W. Carpenter, Sr. and Mary L. (Suppenbach) Carpenter. He spent his early life in California and had attended Ft. Osage High School. He later received a computer degree from Vatterott College and had worked a number of years as a computer programmer. He enjoyed computers and meditation. Larry is survived by: his parents, Gerald Coffman and Mary Carpenter-Coffman; a sister, Cathy Orsbun of Fort Smith, AR and a niece and a nephew. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)