Anthony Isaiah Carmichael

Volume 03 — Issue 04 September 1, 2023

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A LOVING SON A DEVOTED BROTHER A BELOVED GRANDSON A GREAT FRIEND A CARING COUSIN A CHERISHED NEPHEW

L IFE R EFLECTIONS OF I SAIAH Anthony Isaiah Carmichael was born on March 4, 2000 to April and Curtis Carmichael. He was affectionately known to his mom as “Rollie Bollie” because he was on 3 1/2 — 4 months trying to sit up but he was nothing but a little butterball, so he would always rock a little bit then roll all the way over. Carrying him was a breeze until the last month, he had gotten so big it was hard for me to breathe. I had the easiest labor with him. I knew then he was going to be an easy child to raise. Isaiah was the 3rd child born to a mother of four sons: Johnathan, Jacob, Isaiah and Jeremiah. Anthony attended Plummer Elementary where he walked to school and quickly began to have a bully in kindergarten because he as a little ladies man and the bully became jealous. Once his brothers got wind of this bully that was the end for that bully!! (lol) He then attended Dermenter Middle School for 7th and 8th grade where he definitely took a liking to several young ladies, he was always singing R&B songs. Isaiah (Anthony) then began high school where he made many friends and even ran into his cousins, Craig Smith Jr. Not only did they attend school together, they played football together, hung out and became the best of friends. Mr. Carmichael went above and beyond to ensure that he would graduate and in the summer of 2018, he did just that. He always told his father and mother he wanted to make us proud, Isaiah definitely made us proud. After graduating high school, Isaiah attended Mountain View College where he took Journalism, Business etc. He continued his education at University of North Texas. He aspired to be a sports caster he followed those dreams by taking Journalism, Business and Writing. He also had a job in college operating the camera for the School Video aka The College News Show. Isaiah transferred to Liberty University, a Christian school, in Virginia State. While there he lived on campus and worked in the school cafeteria. He shared his dorm room with about 7 guys that loved his cooking and always had there plate ready when food was done. He also loved cooking for the ladies who would fight over his food. Due to financial issues, Isaiah returned home around Christmas 2022. Anthony joined Journey of Faith Baptist Church about 10 years ago. He was then baptized by Pastor McGowan where he gave his life to Christ. After arriving home from college, Isaiah took time to contemplate his next steps. Zae got a job working at Royal’s Chicken. He also spent time in the studio creating music, his first love. He helped take care of his disabled mother. He then decided to enlist in the Army. He was accepted and was scheduled to start basic training on September 25, 2023. Anthony had a lot of dreams he wanted to pursue. Isaiah aspired to be a journalist, a music writer/producer, a clothing designer, a counselor as he loved to help people. He also felt he had a calling to be a preacher and bring souls to God. One of the reasons he went into the Reserves is so that he could council and help students at his college. Isaiah is survived by his loving parents, April and Curtis Carmichael; brothers, Johnathan, Jacob and Jeremiah; grandparents, Lica Smith (mother’s mom), Ivory Carmichael (father’s mother) and Curtis Leon Carmichael Sr. (father’s dad); aunts, Tiana Blocker and Angela Carmichael; great aunt, Starr Thomas and Beulah Brown; uncles, Greg and Tony Blocker; great uncles, Grant Thomas, Lawrence Cornelius, Jesse Cornelius and James Cornelius; god uncles, Damien Talton and Dante Turner; cousins, Nicholas Thomas, Cameron Knolley, Damon Green, Terriana, Delila, Joseph, Elijah, Zonyae, Lanalei, Gregory Jr., Gabrielle, Dylan, Amanda and Seku. He was preceded in death by his great grandmothers, Florence Thomas and Amy Carmichael; great grandfather, Oscar Thomas.

Dear Son, God blessed me with an angel on March 4, 2000. From the very beginning your light shinned so bright. Your eyes were always pure, you could see straight to your soul. Your spirit so strong and heart so big. You always had more than enough heart to share. You were extremely thoughtful even from a very young child. You always knew how to comfort and console me. Whenever I needed someone to talk you were there, to walk with you were there. If I was lonely you would spend time with me. We have had so many great moments together… birthdays, holidays, your birth, first words and steps, potty training you, reading you bedtime stories, walking you to school, watching you play football, seeing you off to elementary,

middle and high school. Sending you off to college was one of the hardest things I had to do but I know it was in your best interest and I had to let you go and allow you to grow up. It was a task in trying to get you into college but once all the paperwork was completed there was no stopping you. Baby boy you began to show me how you were growing and maturing. The following year you

enrolled yourself into school all alone without my help. We didn't have to go up to the school 25—30 times (literally). The things you did that drove me crazy like eating my chicken, changing your phone service, being stubborn, dirtying up the from time to time and playing loud music. Just know I miss you more than words could ever express and I would give anything to have you back here with me again. I thank God for giving me you. Your face, your name, your spirit will never be forgotten and my love is eternal for you. Love, Mom

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God: I will strengthen you, I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 43:1-2 Do not fear, for I have redeemed you: I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

S ATURDAY , S EPTEMBER 30, 2023 11:00 AM Golden Gate Funeral Home 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy.—Dallas, TX 75224 Pastor Alex Kirton, Officiating Minister

P ROCESSIONAL “ Imagine Me ” - Kirk Franklin S CRIPTURE R EADINGS : Old Testament– Isaiah 41:10 New Testament—Isaiah 43:1-2 S ONG “ New ” - Tye Tribbett P RAYER OF C OMFORT Tiana Blocker M OTHER T RIBUTE April Carmichael R EADING OF THE O BITUARY E ULOGY Pastor Alex Kirton R EMARKS Curtis Carmichael April Carmichael P ARTING V IEW Golden Gate Directors “ For Your Glory ” - Tasha Cobbs R ECESSIONAL Limit 3 Minutes S PECIAL R EMARKS

Love u so much u walk with strong confidence u speak with passion and truth yo soul was so pure u attracted so many people who loved u and yo company I seen u as my lil brother that I always wanted u always positive and real u never suga coated nothing had a great sense of humor always smiling very respected and respectable......words cannot explain u are God chosen one his son. U will forever be missed but never forgotten. — Johnesha aka nesha You enlisted in the Army and were assigned to my unit. It takes a brave man to sign up and defend this country. As the motto for the Army Reserves states, you were "Twice the Citizen". Rest easy Soldier. I pray for peace for your family during these hard times. — CPT Michael Stewart I didn't have the opportunity to meet you in person, sad! Thank you for volunteering to serve in the Army. Less than 1% of the population actually serve and you took the oath and made the commitment. All I can say is thank you! — First Sergeant Contreras Rest in peace homie. I know your looking down on your family and your friends smiling I remember that day we played Basketball in the backyard. — Brandon Taulton

Even Though We Were Cousins I Loved/Treated You Like A Brother, Rest Isaiah, Such A Pure Soul I Love You !!!! — Cousin Cam

My prayers are with you and you’re family Mr. Curtis.

— Sheila Williams

Such a sweet soul ?

— Anonymity’s

Love thy brother and thankful having you in my world. God bless. — Dameon Taulton

We never know how long we have each other for, in the meantime I hope I showed you genuine love.

— Dante Turner

STATEMENT OF GRATITUDE Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, We thank you, oh so very much. Th Carmichael Family

A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS Curtis Carmichael Gregory Blocker Johnathan Monroe Cameron Knolley Da’Mon Green Nicholas Thomas Rolando Robles Craig Smith Jr. H ONORARY P ALLBEARERS Jacob Carmichael Jeremiah Carmichael Malik Edmondson

F LOWER B EARERS Terriana Kennebrew

I NTERMENT Laurel Land Memorial Park Dallas, TX

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