KENNETH "TOBY" CARMICHAEL

Kenneth "Toby" Carmichael, 65, of Richmond, MO, died at 8:05 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond, MO.
Kenneth Garland Carmichael was born October 16, 1943 in Kansas City, MO to Melvin Otto and Lucille (Covey) Carmichael. He married Leah Imogene Claypole of Richmond on November 2, 1963; she preceded him in death on November 22, 1981. He married Laura Eileen George of North Kansas City, MO on March 20, 1982; she survives, of the home.
Additional survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Penny Jean and Sam Shockey of Richmond, MO, Donna Lynn and Kenny Baker of Hardin, MO and Karen Lynne Mathes of Richmond, MO; three brothers and three sisters-in-laws, Donald and Rita Carmichael of Cowgill, MO, Robert and Debbie Carmichael of Richmond, MO and Melvin. Jr. and Linda Carmichael of Wood Heights, MO; four sisters and two brothers-in-laws, Betty Lou Davis of Richmond, MO, Melva J. Barb of North Kansas City, MO, Suzy and Bill Kreitz of Polo, MO and Dee and Mark McFee of Richmond, MO; eight grandchildren, Christopher Carmichael, Jessica (Mikie) Pearson, LaQuisha Carmichael, Chelsea Baker, Aaren Mathes, Joel Baker, Kiersten Burnett and Stormie Shockey; two great grandchildren, Bailey Pearson and Zoey Baker.
In addition to his parents and first wife he was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Mathes; brother, Charles Carmichael; special aunt, Lorene "Budgy" Covey; and other family members.
Toby was a carpenter and had belonged to the Local 1904 Carpenters Union of Kansas City, MO, working for 35 years in the area. He was of the Christian faith and had lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a member of the Missouri Horseshoe Pitchers Association for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and dancing. He had worked at Ford Motor Company a short while before becoming a carpenter.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, MO. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Woodland Cemetery in Richmond, MO.
Thurman Funeral Home of Richmond, MO is in charge of the arrangements.