Richard "Smoke" Carmichael, 51, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at I.U. Health Hospital in Bedford. Born August 11, 1972, he was the son of Lowell Carmichael and Wilma Martin Jackson. He married Lena Kast on December 31, 1993, in Louisville, and she survives. Richard graduated from Bedford North Lawrence High School in 1991. He was a US Army Veteran and loved fishing as well as stock car racing. Richard was a member of the Oolitic Baptist Church. Surviving to cherish the memory of Richard is his mother, Wilma Jackson (David), of Bedford; sister, Meghan Carmichael of Bloomington; one daughter, Natasha LaPointe (Tristen) of Mitchell; two sons, Deriek Carmichael (Riley) of Solsberry; Evan Kast (Megan) of Bloomington; grandchildren, Makynlee, Ryan, Aidyn, Skyler, Sylus, Laneah, Mazie, Kyndall, and Adalyn; Aunt and Uncle Virginia and Don Harrison of Bedford; cat, Lexie; along with a large extended family. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Carmichael; sister, Kimberly Harod; and brother Chester Nelson. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with Rev. Richard Tallman and Rev. Taylor Quinley officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-1:00pm, also at Ferguson-Lee Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in memory of Richard to the White River Humane Society or to the family. Arrangements for Mr. Carmichael have been entrusted to the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FergusonLee.com. Cemetery Green Hill Cemetery 1202 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US Visitation Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Celebration of Life Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 PM - Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433