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Gerald "Kelly" Carman

1962 - 2014

Gerald "Kelly" Carman obituary, 1962-2014, Lexington, KY

BORN

1962

DIED

2014

Gerald Carman Obituary

Gerald "Kelly" Carman, age 51, of Kenai, AK, from Lexington, KY, died August 7, 2014 in Duluth, GA, surrounded by his family. Kelly graduated from Tates Creek High School in Lexington, earned his Bachelor's from the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha, and received a Master's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Lt. Col. Carman (retired) served as a pilot for 26 years in the USAF, AK Air National Guard and USAF Reserves. He was a Northwest Airlines pilot then a captain with Delta. Survivors include his beloved wife of 25 years, Dawn Murto Carman; sons Bradley (14) and Alexander (11); parents, Gerald "Buzz" and Dee Dee Carman; sister Christy Pellegrino (Anthony); brothers Kevin (Anastassiya) Carman and Michael Kerry Carman; mother-in-law Rena Blacklocke and fathers-in-law, David Blacklocke and Bill Murto; Dawn's sister Sherri (Dwayne) Summers; brothers Billy (Angie) Murto and Jeff Murto (Emily Norris); and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, August 15, 5-8 p.m., at Wages and Sons, Lawrenceville, GA. A Funeral Mass will be Saturday, August 16, 11 a.m., at Catholic Church of St. Monica, Duluth, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carman Sons Scholarship Fund, acct #6130545848, at any Wells Fargo or mail to WF Attn Ms. Landress, 2731 Meadow Church Rd., Duluth, GA 30097.

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Published by North Augusta Star on Aug. 13, 2014.

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Nadine Zarins Donnell

August 24, 2014

Dawn,
I just learned of your husband's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Barrie Britt-Drougas

August 22, 2014

I see my shining cousin Kelly, who grabbed life with such zeal...let his life be an example to all that knew him. It is his Spirit that makes his face "light like a lamp" ...and though his loved ones do not have him on this earth anymore...be assured that he is with the Lord, and who can hope for anything greater? Many thoughts and prayers to all his family, and especially to my Aunt Dee Dee, who was his devoted and stout advocate through a long and difficult battle.

Rita and Sumit Das

August 18, 2014

Dear Deedee, Buzz and extended family, we are so very sorry and we grieve with all of you. The last time we meet your extended family, Kelly was so welcoming! We neighbors are here for you. Please tell us what we can do at this difficult time. Rita and Sumit

Scott Haslam

August 14, 2014

Despite having only flown with Kelly a couple of times I feel very lucky to have known him and considered him a friend for whom I had a tremendous amount of respect. His accomplishments as an aviator, outdoorsman and father inspired me. My condolences to the Carman family.

Barbara Wagner & Carl Lincoln

August 14, 2014

We're grateful to have known Kelly and to have fond memories with him. He will be missed.

Phillip Lykins

August 14, 2014

Sorry for the family loss, my they find comfort in the Lord.

August 13, 2014

God bless you Gerald Carmen, and thanks for your service in a life well spent. Take it upstairs now airman.

August 13, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Dallas and Kim Sharpe

August 13, 2014

Gerry, DeeDee and the Carman family please accept our sincere sympathy, we are sorry we can not be with you in person but know we are there in spirit and prayer. May God bless you and your family.

Ralph and Audrey Gray

August 13, 2014

To our friends, Buzz, Dee Dee and the Carman family even though we can't personally be with you to express it, please know that our "thoughts and prayers are with each one of you" as you go through this time.

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