1939
James
2020
James Lloyd Carmean
April 20, 1939 — October 16, 2020
Climax
James L. "Jim" Carmean, 81 of Climax, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Born, April 20, 1939 in Waterford Twp., Michigan to Lee Carmean and Marion Frankenfield. United in marriage to Donna Barnard on May 27, 1979.
Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years Donna, children; Christopher (Jennifer) Bindschatel, Erin (Terry) Sorenson, Sarah (David) Harrington. Also survived by siblings; Vern (Laura) Carmean, Ruth (Bob) Porritt, Wanda (Bruce) Hendriksen, 7 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents Lee Carmean and Marion Frankenfield, sister Marie Logan and brother Robert Carmean.
Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Jim's life was defined by three things, faith, family, and love of country. He was a very compassionate, caring person with the most beautiful smile. Jim spent his life serving and giving to others. He and Donna worked with UMCOR on Hurricane relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Ivan. They also worked at Midwest Mission Distribution Center, the Red Bird Mission in Kentucky, Camp Ministries, and the Flood bucket relief in Kalamazoo County. Jim founded the "Grand Blanket Project" in which he, having learned to crochet at an early age from his mother, would crochet blankets for babies and donate them to various charities. When not serving his community, Jim was part of a F & I re-enactment group, for over 30 years re-enacting the French and Indian wars. Jim and Donna were members of the Great Lakes Historical Society and the Mackinac Voyagers. In his time spent on earth, Jim made a difference by serving and giving of himself to others which will not be forgotten.
Visitation for Jim will be on Tuesday, October 27 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Chapel at 205 East Maple Street, Climax, Michigan 49034, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will take place at 1 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Michigan 49012. Mask wearing and social distancing are required at both the funeral home and cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in honor of Jim to The Veterans Association.
To view Jim's personalized webpage please visit: https://www.langelands.com
Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years Donna, children; Christopher (Jennifer) Bindschatel, Erin (Terry) Sorenson, Sarah (David) Harrington. Also survived by siblings; Vern (Laura) Carmean, Ruth (Bob) Porritt, Wanda (Bruce) Hendriksen, 7 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents Lee Carmean and Marion Frankenfield, sister Marie Logan and brother Robert Carmean.
Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Jim's life was defined by three things, faith, family, and love of country. He was a very compassionate, caring person with the most beautiful smile. Jim spent his life serving and giving to others. He and Donna worked with UMCOR on Hurricane relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Ivan. They also worked at Midwest Mission Distribution Center, the Red Bird Mission in Kentucky, Camp Ministries, and the Flood bucket relief in Kalamazoo County. Jim founded the "Grand Blanket Project" in which he, having learned to crochet at an early age from his mother, would crochet blankets for babies and donate them to various charities. When not serving his community, Jim was part of a F & I re-enactment group, for over 30 years re-enacting the French and Indian wars. Jim and Donna were members of the Great Lakes Historical Society and the Mackinac Voyagers. In his time spent on earth, Jim made a difference by serving and giving of himself to others which will not be forgotten.
Visitation for Jim will be on Tuesday, October 27 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Chapel at 205 East Maple Street, Climax, Michigan 49034, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will take place at 1 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Michigan 49012. Mask wearing and social distancing are required at both the funeral home and cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in honor of Jim to The Veterans Association.
To view Jim's personalized webpage please visit: https://www.langelands.com
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Visitation
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, Climax Chapel
Burial
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Fort Custer National Cemetery
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