April 26 1942 December 26 2019
Jospeh “Joe” L. Carmer, 77, of Nashville, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Homeview Health and Rehabilitation Center-Franklin. Joe was born April 26, 1942, in Columbus, Indiana, the son of Paul David and Mary Helen Coomer Carmer. On October 6, 1985, he married Nancy Goen. Mr. Carmer worked as a welder for Cosco for several years. He was a founding member of the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department and served 12 years as a volunteer fireman. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and also loved to fish. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Nancy; children, Sherry Pinington of Columbus, Gail (Donnie) Burton of Edinburgh, Laurie (Greg) Shelton of Columbus, Robin ( Tim Callahan) Carmer of West Port, Michael (Racheal) Carmer, also of Columbus, step-son, Steven Davis of Greenwood; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul Carmer, Rick Carmer, Bob (Connie) Carmer, all of North Vernon, Bernard Caarmer of Florida; sisters, Shirley Newton, also of North Vernon and Erma Mae Carmer of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Jeremiah Carmer; sister, Beverly Sue Carmer Banks and brother, Don Carmer. The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Rev. Rick Clayton and Rev. Wes Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. In keeping with the family’s wishes, cremation will take place after the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to either or the following, Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department, Van Buren Township Volunteer Fire Department or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with Joe’s family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Joseph “Joe” L. Carmer please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Joe L Carmer April 26 1942 December 26 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Columbus, state: Indiana