1969
Edwin
2021
Edwin Carmichael
December 31, 1969 — November 14, 2021
Mr. Edwin Eugene Carmichael, 90, of Vale passed away on November 14, 2021 at Peak Resources Assisted Living after a brief period of declining health. Mr. Carmichael was Born in High Point, NC on August 13, 1931 to the late Gurney Edwin Carmichael and Ornie Modlin Carmichael. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances M. Carmichael, and his loving wife, Peggy A. Carmichael, in 2020, after 66 years of marriage.
He is survived by a son, Edwin L. Carmichael and wife Terrie of the home, a grandson, Garrett E. Carmichael and wife Kayda, great granddaughter Ellie, all of Newton, a sister, Peggy C. Condrey of Thomasville, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Carmichael attended Appalachian State Teachers College from 1950-52 before enlisting in the U. S. Navy. He served in the Pacific during the Korean conflict first aboard the USS Salisbury Sound and later on board the USS Oriskany. He was well known in the Pacific Fleet for his prowess and efficiency as a radio operator. He was awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon, China Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal during his service. After his terms of service obligation ended in 1956 he was transferred to the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1960.
Mr. Carmichael worked for over 35 years in the transportation business, first with Murrow’s Transfer, then as an Assistant Terminal manager with Youngblood Freight Lines in Kernersville, then as Terminal Manager for Youngblood in the Hickory area, and for 27 years as a Sales Representative for Carolina Freight Carriers in Conover.
After his retirement in 1993, he enjoyed serving in many capacities at First Presbyterian Church, Newton, where he was an active member along with his wife Peggy for over 50 years. He especially enjoyed singing in the FPC choir.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 19, at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in the Chapel. The family will receive friends both before and after the service. Mr. Carmichael will be inurned in the Church columbarium.
Memorials may be forwarded to First Presbyterian Church, 701 North Main Ave., Newton, NC 28658.
He is survived by a son, Edwin L. Carmichael and wife Terrie of the home, a grandson, Garrett E. Carmichael and wife Kayda, great granddaughter Ellie, all of Newton, a sister, Peggy C. Condrey of Thomasville, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Carmichael attended Appalachian State Teachers College from 1950-52 before enlisting in the U. S. Navy. He served in the Pacific during the Korean conflict first aboard the USS Salisbury Sound and later on board the USS Oriskany. He was well known in the Pacific Fleet for his prowess and efficiency as a radio operator. He was awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon, China Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal during his service. After his terms of service obligation ended in 1956 he was transferred to the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1960.
Mr. Carmichael worked for over 35 years in the transportation business, first with Murrow’s Transfer, then as an Assistant Terminal manager with Youngblood Freight Lines in Kernersville, then as Terminal Manager for Youngblood in the Hickory area, and for 27 years as a Sales Representative for Carolina Freight Carriers in Conover.
After his retirement in 1993, he enjoyed serving in many capacities at First Presbyterian Church, Newton, where he was an active member along with his wife Peggy for over 50 years. He especially enjoyed singing in the FPC choir.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 19, at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in the Chapel. The family will receive friends both before and after the service. Mr. Carmichael will be inurned in the Church columbarium.
Memorials may be forwarded to First Presbyterian Church, 701 North Main Ave., Newton, NC 28658.
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