Richard Carmickle

Richard Dean Carmickle, 83, of New Albany, Indiana died on May 2, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on March 23, 1931 in New Albany to the late Mervil Louis and Lucy A. (Switzer) Carmickle. Richard is also preceded in death by; his son, Richard D. Carmickle Jr.; great grandson, Dexter Rawley Sharp; son in law, Larry Elliott. Richard was a former Member and Master Mason of the Masonic Lodge #39 in New Albany. He retired from BF Goodrich after 38 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years; Jo Ann (Oldom), children, Donald Lee Carmickle (Peggy), Cathy Ann Sharp, Linda Sue Elliott, Robert Earl Carmickle (Megan), Mervil Louis Carmickle; 16 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday at 1 PM in the chapel at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.