Birth date: Feb 16, 1971 Death date: Mar 1, 2017
William Paul "Willy" Carmichael, age 46, passed away on March 1, 2017 in Tacoma, Washington. He was born February 16, 1971 in Escondido, California to parents Patricia Ann and Eber H. Carmichael Sr. Willy is survived by his wife Read Obituary
Willie was a great friend and fellow worker. Many times he came to the HMMC to help me and one of me co-workers with a computer problem. He had a heart of gold and I don't know if he knew how to complain. He went to heaven far to soon and will be missed by everyone. May God Bless his family. Larry Daniel
What a guy Willie was. He always had time for you no matter what. I will miss his humor and his friendship. Bruce
Willie was a great friend and expert computer person. He always took time to help me and other with our lack of understanding computer problems. He made many trips around the DOL to help me and many others in rain, Snow or Shine. Intelligent, caring and a great human being. God Bless you Willie .Enjoy Heaven...
George J Muskovitz
Willie was the most unique person I've ever known. He was always in demand at work but never once did I hear him say he was too busy. He always took the time to get our problems fixed and even explained things step by step. I first met Willie when I came to work at the DOL in 2003 and am so honored that I had the chance to know him. I miss him and will never forget what a wonderful person he was. That grin was something else! My heart hurts for his family. I know losing such a kind hearted guy has to leave a big empty space. I know his wings were waiting for him and he is free to fly today!
Rita Parker
Willie was an inspiration to me. Never said no when I need help no matter what the problem was. He would travel all over the DOL to assist me and others in Rain, Snow or Shine. Intelligent he was and truly loved to help people. Sometimes not as appreciated as he SHOULD have been but would shrug it off and 'KEEP ON PUSHING" Love you Willie. GOD Speed and enjoy life in Heaven my Friend
George J Muskovitz
Willie was the best computer guy one could ask for.
Surely be missed.
Good friend.
Aaron D. Freitas
Willie was not only an inspiration to excel in our work when we needed a voice of reason, he was the dependable guy that "kept things running" in the face of adversity. He wasn't just a co-worker he was a friend to all. A gifted person, I felt honored to have known him.
HEY WILLIE ... WHAT'S FOR LUNCH ? SORRY YOU HAD TO EAT ALL THE POOR FOOD BOBBY LEE FIXED FOR YOU ! ..... NOW YOU CAN ORDER ANYTHING YOU WANT ! LOVE YA MAN ! T / C GENE & FAMILY
I remember laughing with him about the smallest things and listening to his insight and intellect on subjects that I had never given much thought to before. He was great to hang out with and talk to about anything! I knew Willie from working at the LRC on Joint Base Lewis McChord (formally DOL). He'll be missed greatly. My condolences to his family through these rough times. He had a great influence on many of the people he came in contact with!
Worked with Willie from the time he started at Ft Lewis. First as an intern, then as a temp, and finally permanent employee! It wasn't always clear that he would be kept on, but he worked hard anyway, and kept a good attitude. He probably didn't have to work. He did have a severe handicap, but that wasn't Willie's style. He believed in being a productive individual. He wasn't always treated as well as he should be, and I would get so mad for him, but he just calmly accepted things, and held his head up with pride. He was really great with computers. Don't know how we'd have made it without him. He was good at figuring out what the problems were and usually knew how to fix them. When they took away the computer repair where we were, he still helped us out and worked hard to get us to the head of the line at the centralized computer place. He found a family and worked hard to get the paperwork filed, so that they could come to be with him. That took lots of smarts, and persistance, and hard work. He was proud of his family, and seemed to really enjoy being a father, not that it was always easy. Funny, troublemaking, good person. You will be missed.
