John Carman

Oct 1 2020 I lost a very special person Thursday. His heart was true and if you were lucky enough to be one the receiving end of his love you knew it! We could agree to disagree on religion and politics but it never affected our relationship. I'll miss the walks and bike rides along the Trinity. I'll miss the late night movies...trying to get through your top 50 and always trying to stay awake to catch Saturday Night Live. "Everyone needs more cowbell!" I wish I had a picture of you in...

I always enjoyed being around J.R. and his inquisitive mind. He always had something thought-provoking to discuss. Elaine and I will miss him. We wish his family well going forward.

Colter, I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I barely knew him, but there is one event I will never forget. I was Colter's high school swim coach in Raleigh. One day I sent an email blast out to the team. I reminded them that water had been running across the road to the pool for several weeks. I had asked the pool management about it and they never did anything about it. Since we were to have freezing temps overnight, I warned the team in the blast that the water would most...

Carman - The world is just lesser in your absence. As in John Irving's Until I Find You (which you had me read), memory is unreliable and I hate that I have only it to rely on now. You will forever be my favorite "old man" and I miss you.

Courtney

We will miss you “Carman”. You simply wanted to be called Carman, but was far from a simple man. One of the most thoughtful, kind and interesting person I have ever known. God bless you and your family.

Ron Lovan
Friend and water business acquaintance

Friend for 45 years, colleague for 39. Goodbye Bobby, Bob, John, Robert, John-Robert, JR, Carman. I will miss all of you. Godspeed.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.