Wray Scott Carmichael

Wray Scott "Jake" Carmichael, age 74, died Sunday May 12, 2019 at his Gahanna Ohio Residence surrounded by family. He graduated from Penn State University, former 20 year associate of Firestone and retired from Swedish Match, NA as Business Logistics Supply Chain Manager. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Mona Diane Carmichael, daughter Kellie Ragan of Minerva Park, OH, son Wray Scott (wife Dana) Carmichael, Jr of Canal Winchester, OH grandsons: Aidan Paul, Wray Scott III and Ethan Dennis Carmichael. Wray was the youngest of five brothers: Paul D. "Denney" (wife Judy) of Cupertino CA, John M. "Mike" (wife Jan) of Lexington KY, Walter D. "Spook" (wife Barbara) of Woodlands TX and James T. "Butch" (wife Donna) of Colfax NC, nieces and nephews. He married the love of his life Mona Diane Showalter Feb 26, 1966 in the middle of a snow storm at Avery Methodist Church in Washington, PA. Wray loved his family, digging in the landscape, poker, family reunions, trips to Myrtle Beach and golf, golf and more golf. He was in fact a scratch golfer, had a few Holes-in-One and was a member of Firestone Country Club in Akron. The family will receive friends from 4-5pm Saturday at the Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 East Johnstown Road Gahanna where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5pm. Private family interment. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1379 Dublin Road Columbus OH 43215 or Mt. Carmel Hospice 6001 East Broad Street Columbus OH 43213 in his memory.