William Michael Camden

William Michael Camden, resident of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed on Thursday, April 5, peacefully at his daughter's home with family gathered around. Mike, as he was called by most who knew him, was born May 19, 1940, in Indianapolis, to Robert "Peach" Camden and Naomi Ruth Camden. He was raised by his grandparents, John B. and Heathy Montgomery. He is survived by his siblings: Robert, June, Jimmy and Sue. His cousins: David, Steve, Joyce, Dan, Charlie, Jay, Cindy, Barton Lee, Robert, Barbara, Carol, John, and Becky. Also, his children: Julie, Lonnie, Ginger, Melodie, Penny, 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Norma, his parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, a brother and other relatives whom he dearly loved. Mike was a swimmer, a fisherman, an artist, a car repairman and a handyman. He loved good music, especially sweet, sad songs. He had a kind, generous spirit, never met a stranger, had numerous friends and touched the lives of many. He met Norma Lee in 1977, a pretty, Kentucky-born woman who was working hard to raise four children and teens on her own. Mike also had a teen daughter. He used his charm and friendly ways to convince Norma to marry him and they bravely blended their families on June 24, 1977. Together they finished raising their kids, while continuing to live in Indianapolis, and spent their later years in Bloomfield, Indiana, serving their church, gardening, garage selling, working around the house and visiting their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were married 40 years and were truly best friends. Mike served in the United States Navy. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1995, after working there for 30 years. He was a committed follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Harvest Community Church in Bloomfield, Indiana. His favorite book of the Bible was Job. Mike said he wanted to model his life after this ancient man of faith. He wanted to trust God like Job did who had said, "The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." Funeral Services will be held Monday April 9 at 12 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main Street Beech Grove, Indiana, with visitation from 10 AM until time of the service. Burial in Round Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.