Raymond Joseph Carman

February 9, 1922 - July 27, 2011… Ray lived his life for the dash- everything worthwhile that came in between these two dates.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio one of seven siblings. Ray served in the United States Marine Corp from 1940 to 1946 on the USS Pensacola and the USS General E.T. Collins, fighting in the Pacific. A staunch supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, Ray volunteered from 1959 to 1975 as scout master in which he earned the silver beaver, the highest award a leader can receive. Ray was voted the Man of the Year in Brunswick. Known for lending a helping hand to neighbors and friends, he also donated his time and treasures at the American Red Cross, Marine Corps league, and as a Brunswick, Ohio Volunteer Firefighter.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Evelyn Marie Carman; his son, Robert Joseph Carman; daughter-in-law, Denise Marie Carman; grandchildren, Dawn and Rick Bonen-Clark, Jennifer and Robert Carman; and his beloved great grandchildren, Jacob, Michael, Rebecca, Brendan, Bryant, and Adrian.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at McEwen Funeral Service Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210. A Graveside Service will be held at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC at a later date. Memorials can be made to The Charlotte Marine Corps League, Detachment # 750, Inc., P.O. Box 49087, Charlotte, NC 28277 in Mr. Carman’s name.

Ray would be proud of the way he lived his dash!

Online Condolences can be made at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.