James P. Carrel of North Branch, passed away December 8, 2017 at age 75. Loving husband of Karon. Dear father of James P. (Donna Mae) Carrel, Jr. and Kristie C. (Matthew) Moran. Proud grandfather of James P. (Lori) Carrel, III, Ryan M. Moran, Jordan A. Moran, Shantae Mahan and Allen Freeby. Great-grandfather of Kaidence Carrel, Maddison Carrel, Charlotte Watson, Sophia Freeby and Isabelle Freeby. Also survived by many niece and nephews. Mr. Carrel was a Lance Corporal with the US Marine Corps for 4 years and was a former member of the Eagles. He loved his family, "family was his life". He will be dearly missed by all. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 am, Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road in Highland. The family will receive friends Monday from 2-8 pm. Interment along with military honors will take place on Tuesday at 11:30 am at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Memorial contributions suggested to the American Cancer Society.