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Come celebrate the life and artworks of our beloved James "Muskrat" Carpenter at 2:00pm, on Saturday the 10th of August, 2024, at the home of Amber, Miguel, and Jaeden Valdez in Hurst, Texas.

Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved, James “Muskrat” Carpenter, on July 13, 2024 at the age of 48. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, infectious smile, boundless imagination and artistic talent. Although a very private person, at times to a fault, James was endlessly entertaining. He delighted in grossing people out, or in making them laugh their butts off. He was loyal and …

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Born

January 17th, 1976
Cincinnati, OH
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Graduated from high school

1993
Trinity High School, North Industrial Boulevard, Euless, TX
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Lost his parent, Robert Carpenter

April 6th, 2015
Austin, TX

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Cause of death

Suicide

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

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James "Muskrat" Carpenter