James Clayton Carmichael

James Clayton Carmichael, 87, of Ellettsville and a former 60 year resident of Stanford passed away on Tuesday evening, May 8, 2012 at Richland-Bean Blossom Health Care in Ellettsville. He was born on February 13, 1925 in Greene County the son of Ray and Addie (Floyd) Carmichael and attended Solsberry High School. He retired after forty-two years as a planerman in the limestone industry and was an Army veteran of World War II, having received three bronze stars for injuries suffered during the war. He was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees and I.U. Basketball, always waiting to see what the next season's team would be like. Clayton was of the protestant faith and loved to coach little league baseball and was a member of the Mill Workers Union. Clayton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary R. (Boshears) Carmichael, one daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Bo Hardy of Ellettsville, two sons and daughters-in-law; Steve and Marsha Carmichael of Fullerton, CA and Rick and Mary Beth Carmichael of Danville, IN, one daughter-in-law, AnnaLee Carmichael of Avon, IN, eight grandchildren; Kimi (Bob) Coughlan, Jason Carmichael, Darby (Julie) Carmichael, Chad (Kim) Carmichael, Tyler (Kayla) Carmichael, Courtney Carmichael, J.C. Hardy and David Hardy, nine great grandchildren, three sisters; Ruby (Don) Shiflet and Wilma (Bill) Hanna, both of Bloomington, Helen East of Ellettsville and three brothers; Clovis (Mary) Carmichael of Smithville, Wayne (Betty) Carmichael of Bloomington and Keith (Joyce) Carmichael of Kokomo, IN. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy (Koons) Carmichael, one son, Jimmie Dale Carmichael, one sister, Edna Johnson and one brother, Dennis Carmichael. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37 in Bloomington with Rev. Roger Helton officiating. Burial will be at Greene County Chapel Cemetery where the Monroe County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside rites. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour preceding the services on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richland-Bean Blossom School Corp. Student Assistance Fund in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org

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James Clayton Carmichael

February 13, 1925 - May 8, 2012