Obituary of Ralph G. Carmichael

Bedford-Gordon was born in Springville, IN. His parents Harlan and Winniferd Hammond Carmichael and brother, Frank preceded him. Gordon was a student in Springville School graduating from high school there. He was a lifetime member of the Solsberry Masonic Lodge. He married Helen Lora Cathers and together they had two children: Carole Ann Carmichael Mouras and Larry Dale Carmichael. Mr. Carmichael was employed with General Motors for seventeen years and then moved to Louisiana and was employed with Kaiser Aluminum for twenty years. Upon retirement he soon became bored and went to work as a grounds keeper for the Destrehan Mansion. After several years Gordon and Helen decided to move back home where both their children lived. He worked for Wal-Mart for five years after Helen passed away. He loved to see his old friends from Springville pass by. He also enjoyed going to the Springville Alumni dinners to visit his remaining school mates. Gordon leaves his two children and six grandchildren: Lana Weekley; Goldie Mouras; Lora Hyde; Gordon Mouras; Larry Carmichael II; Mary Helen McCutchen; seven great-grandchildren: Brandon Hyde; Josh Carmichael; Ralph J. Mouras; Amber Carmichael; Alex McCutchen; Lindsey McCutchen and Zachary Carmichael; several nieces and nephews and a daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Carmichael. Daddy tell mother hello and always have the wind to your back. We all love you and will always have a place in our hearts. Funeral Information Funeral services for Mr. Carmichael will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 14th from the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Joshua McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in the Springville West Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, December 13th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM with Masonic Services conducted at 7:00 PM.