of Greenbrier, AR
February 7, 1941 - February 25, 2023
Franklin ''Bucky'' Carmichael, 82, of Greenbrier passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023. He was born February 7, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas to the late Alton and Edna Carmichael. Bucky was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Greenbrier. He loved to rodeo with his team roping buddies Rayburn & LD and hunting rabbits with beagle dogs. Bucky also enjoyed attending all of his grandkids sporting events and he was an avid NBA, Arkansas Razorback and Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved his family at The Arbors Independent Living Community. Bucky enjoyed playing bingo, feeding the birds, watching the hummingbirds, listening to music, going to Bible study and sitting on the back porch with his friends. He worked at Bowman Transportation and ABF throughout his lifetime. Bucky loved carpooling with Kenneth Wayne Carter.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 38 years, Dovie Jean Carmichael; sister, Ola Mae Leach and lifelong friend, Greg Sallis.
Bucky is survived by daughter, Staci (Don) Daily; grandchildren, Jay, Rachel and Jordan Wright; God-granddaughter, Megan Sallis (Logan) Laymon; nephews, Jackie Leach and Alan (Novela) Leach and niece, Rosanne (Billy) Loyd.
A Graveside Service will be Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 1:00PM at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wooster, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Vernon/ Enola Scholarship at 82 Johnson Loop Greenbrier, AR, 72058.
Stacy may gods love give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Staci and Family,
We were heartbroken to hear of Bucky's passing. Praying for comfort and peace for you all.
Every time I saw Bucky he had a beautiful smile on his face. He was such a sweet, kind, and loving spirit. I have a great respect for him and the way he loved others. It is clear that he passed down this same sweet spirit to Staci, Jay, Rachel & Jordan. They honor him in how they live & love every single day. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate the beautiful life Bucky lived. I love y’all & look forward to the day that the family is reunited in heaven. Until then, Bucky will be greatly missed💗
Being classmates grade one through grade 12, I still have lots of memories of us growing up together and playing cowboys & outlaws on the weekends in the woods on the sawmill roads down behind y’all’s house & I would be the stage coach (Riding my Bicycle) and all you guys with horses would be chasing me, and you would always be riding Big Red!
Rest in peace my forever friend!
Bucky was my classmate at Mt Vernon High School we graduated in 1959. He was a great class member who was a lot of fun and so nice. He was loved by all members of our class and will be greatly missed by all, Rest in peace Bucky,
Staci & family.
Bucky was always so precious to all of us. We are so thankful to know he is with Jesus, but he will be missed by the many who loved him.
You took such wonderful care of him Staci and I know he loved and appreciated you so much.
Love you
Pam & family.