GREENVILLE – William Franklin “Bill” Carver, 82, of Greenville, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 6:45AM at his home in Greenville.  Mr. Carver was born January 21, 1940, at his home in the Leigh’s Chapel Community.  He was a member of Beech Creek Baptist Church.  Mr. Carver worked at Zinmaster then began working with Peabody Coal Company for over 20 years, where he was a shovel operator.  He also owned and operated Carver Construction Company.  He served as a magistrate for Muhlenberg County for eight years.  Mr. Carver also served on the Muhlenberg County Fair Board for over thirty years.  He enjoyed his farm, cattle, visiting stockyards, and he also enjoyed camping and riding horses.  He believed Family was most important and often verbalized how proud he was of his family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, RF and Alice Carver.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Renwick Carver; sons, Billy (Beth) Carver, Preston (Michelle) Carver, and Chris (Amy) Carver, all of Greenville; daughter, Jackie (Jeff) Kirby of Greenville; siblings, Margaret (the late Walter) Evitts, JoNell (Butch) Kittinger, Diane (the late Johnny) Mercer, and David (Paulette) Carver; grandchildren, Ken (Alicia) Carver, Sarah (Nathan) Brothers, Richard (Emily) Carver, Kristen (Stuart) Rice, Kayce (Dusty) Miller, Hannah, Lexie, Presley, and Madison Carver, and Cody and Allie Carver; and great-grandchildren Carver and Sawyer Rice, Piper and Stella Miller, Ava and Abry Carver, Kate and Kasen Brothers, and expecting John William Carver.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 29, 2022, at 11:00AM at Second Baptist Church in Greenville, with Bro. Bob Thurman officiating, assisted by Dr. Kevin Milburn.  Burial in Old Jackson Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8PM at Second Baptist Church and Friday after 9:00AM at the church.  Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.