Obituary For Mr. Larry Carmichael

Larry Darnell Carmichael was born on July 28, 1950 in Dillon County, South Carolina to the late Wilbert and Fannie Carmichael. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his residence.

Larry attended Lake View High School but graduated from Gordon High School, Dillon, South Carolina.

At an early age he became a member of New Bethel Presbyterian Church where he sang faithfully on the choir and faithfully attended Sunday School.

Larry was a supervisor at Dillon Yarn for a number of years and there he was known as “Hammer.” He also worked at Harbor Freight Tools and there he was known as “Pop Eye.” Larry worked for Bartell Funeral Home for twenty-eight years.

His passion was fishing, gardening and cooking but he loved to make his infamous souse meat!

Larry met Betty McCants and they were married on July 28, 2012.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Wilbert and Fannie Carmichael; his son: Emerson Allen Carmichael, two sisters: Wilhelmena Carmichael and Alberteen Roberts; one brother: Eddie Carmichael.

Larry leaves to cherish fond memories ~ his wife: Betty McCants Carmichael; nine children: Joyce Ann Johnson of Dillon, SC, Stephanie (Derrick) Bowens, Starr (Lavar) Batts all of Concord, NC, Larry “Dunkin” (Natalia) Carmichael of Hinesville, GA, Niko Thomas of Greensboro, NC, Rondal (Jacqueline) Briggs, Adrian (April) Briggs all of Florence, SC, Michael (Keressa) Briggs of Columbia, SC and Aubree Thomas of the home; brothers: Harold Carmichael and Rondell Carmichael of Dillon, SC , Kenneth (Emmie) Carmichael of Germany and Richard Johnson of Mullins, SC; sisters: Thelma (Donald) Bethea of Dillon, SC, Gloria Carmichael of High Point, NC, sisters-n-law: Pearl Moore, Charlyn Moore, Alice (James) Wyse, Linda (Rufus) Abraham; brothers-n-law: Kermit (Pat) Moore, Jeffery Moore and Span Moore all of Florence, SC, Sylvester Moore of Texas, LeRoy Daniels of Orangeburg, SC; his grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

arry I see you've transitioned to glory. We had some good times back when Minturn Picnic was everything, the twins and when Riverdale was nice, clean and peaceful. It was so good knowing you and having spent time conversing all while your beautiful smile lit up the room. Your smile was your gift to the world. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Vanessa Hamer

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Larry I see you've transitioned to glory. We had some good times back when Minturn Picnic was everything, the twins and when Riverdale was nice, clean and peaceful. It was so good knowing you and having spent time conversing all while your beautiful smile lit up the room. Your smile was your gift to the world. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

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The loss of a Great Man will always affect us all. May God Bless Friends and The Carmichael Family!! Joyce & Thurman Thompson

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Sorry for your loss. Very nice gentleman and a great friend! He will be missed by friends and family!! May God Bless The Carmichael Family!!

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My prayers are for you during this sorrowful time. Hazel (Johnson) Perry

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With deep sympathy our prayers are with you Jean and family. Cousin Susie and Lula New York.

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May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you all during this time!

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May the memories of your loved one sustain you at this time. Msgnolia Williams

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To The Grieving Family of Mr. Larry Carmichael.... A message of Solace at The Time of Your Lost of a Loved One………… JESUS’ ROLE IN COMFORTING ALL WHO MOURN God intended that Jesus have a key role in providing comfort. Among other tasks that God assigned him, Jesus was “to bind up the brokenhearted” and “comfort all who mourn.” (Isaiah 61:1, 2) As foretold, Jesus took a special interest in people who were “toiling and loaded down.”—Matthew 11:28-30. Today, the Son of God is not present on earth to comfort us personally. But his Father, Jehovah, “the God of all comfort,” continues to help those in need. (2 Corinthians 1:3) Consider four principal means that God uses to comfort people. • The Bible. “All the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.”—Romans 15:4. • God’s Holy Spirit. Not long after Jesus’ death, the whole Christian congregation entered into a period of peace. Why? “It walked in the fear of Jehovah and in the comfort of the holy spirit.” (Acts 9:31) The holy spirit, God’s active force, is very powerful. God can use it to comfort anyone in any circumstance. • Prayer. “Do not be anxious over anything,” the Bible advises us. Rather, it says, “let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers.”—Philippians 4:6, 7. • Fellow Christians can provide a comforting ‘safety net’ of true friends. The apostle Paul described his companions as “a source of great comfort” in times of “distress and tribulation.”—Colossians 4:11; 1 Thessalonians 3:7. It is my sincere hope that these words/this knowledge helps to sustain you, your family during your Bereavement… Along with your Bible Go to www.jw.org 'Bible' or 'Publications' to answer any bible topic To

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We, at Agape Hospice, are holding you in our thoughts and prayers.

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You will be greatly missed Larry. Thank you for being there and all the other countless things you did, it was so appreciated.

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