Wayne Carmichael

Wayne Carmichael, 91, of Bloomington died peacefully at his home on Sunday surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 22,1923 in Greene County the son of Ray and Addie (Floyd) Carmichael and was a graduate of Solsberry High School. Wayne entered the U.S. Army following high school and was discharged as a Sergeant in 1945, having received two bronze stars during his time of service. Upon his discharge, he returned to Bloomington where he worked as a short order cook before starting his career at the former Monroe County State Bank. He retired after 37 years of loyal service as Vice President of Commercial Loans. During his time with the bank, he missed only one day of work and even during the Blizzard of '78 he made the journey to the bank, only to have to walk back to his home on the northside. Wayne was an avid fan of high school, college and professional sports. In 50 years he rarely missed an I.U. football or basketball game and devotedly followed the Hoosiers, Reds and Colts from home when he couldn't be in the stands. His survivors include his wife of 67 years, Betty (Mathis) Carmichael, his daughters; Sharon (David) Hobson of Unionville and Karen (Lee) Kirk of Ellettsville, three grandchildren; Jason (Robin) Hobson of Bloomington, Jennifer (Omar Habache) Hobson of Versailles, France and Kevin Sater of Bloomington along with four great, grandchildren; Ben and Lyda Hobson and Natasha and Parker Habache. He is also survived by one sister, Helen East of Ellettsville and one brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Joyce Carmichael of Muncie. Also surviving is one sister-law, Mary Carmichael of Smithville and two brothers-in-law, Bill Hanna, Sr. and Don Shiflet, both of Bloomington as well as a host of nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Edna Johnson, Wilma Hanna and Ruby Shiflet and three brothers, Clovis Carmichael, Clayton Carmichael and Dennis Carmichael. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Allen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens. The Monroe County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites at the cemetery. The family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice and Comfort Keepers for their compassion and professionalism and extend heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Nurse Ron Hutchins for his months of dedication and care. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice or the American Heart Association in care of Allen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Wayne Carmichael

April 22, 1923 - August 17, 2014