Tony Carpenter, affectionately known as "TC", was born on the 11th of June 1959 in Houston, Texas. He moved to Dallas, Texas where he grew up on Forney Road. Tony attended Dallas Independent School District's Skyline High School, graduating in 1977. He played football and basketball and ran track for the East Dallas Jets. Tony went on to serve his country, enlisting in the United States    Army.

He accepted Christ, then united with Hill Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Freddie Dunn. There, he served as a deacon for ten years before his death.

On the 1st of November 2024, Tony closed his eyes for the final time at the age of 65. He is preceded in death by parents, Johnnie          Foreman, Jr. and Lula Mae Franklin (Leslie Franklin); Grandparents, James and Mary Carpenter (Maternal) and Johnnie, Sr and Louise Foreman (Paternal).

Tony will live on through his daughters, Eurmilla Johnson and Marqueeta Collins; Grandchildren, DeMondre, DeVonta, Tyra, Ke'maurea, Marquese, De'majiza; Great-Grandchildren, A'Drelynn, Lynn'Deja, D'Layah, and Ty'Shawn; Stepmother, Dora Foreman; Brothers, Marshall Foreman, Darren Franklin (Beverly), and Aaron Mackey; Sisters, Shirley Sullivan, Jowaner Tribble (James), Cherronika Rawls (Christopher), and Monica Kazee (Derrick); Uncles, Melvin Foreman (Carolyn); Aunts, Gertie B. Townsend, Gloria Woods, and Lillian Thorn; Special friend, Vicky; Best friend, Reginald Clayton; a host of nephews, nieces, other family members and dear friends.