Mass of Christian Burial for James "Bubby" Carmichael, age 81, lifelong Meadow rancher, will be 11:00AM Friday, September 28, at the Faith Community Center in Faith with Fr Brian Fawcett and Deacon Bill Dustman, officiating.


A rosary service will be held 7:00pm on Thursday evening at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Bison.


Burial will be at 3:00pm at Gallaway Cemetery at Meadow with full military honors afforded by the Robert O'Shea American Legion Post #106 of Faith.


Serving as Honorary Casketbearers are his granddaughters, Nicole Craig, Kamette Keffeler, Trish Dinkins, Carrie Hulm, Colette Johnson, Brittany Carmichael, and all Bubby's family and friends.


Serving as Active Casketbearers are his grandsons, Trevor Peters, Kyle and Kelly Carmichael, Brett and Rory Carmichael, Riley and Brice Carmichael, Colton and Garrett Hunter.


JAMES LOUIS CARMICHAEL "Bubby" to his many friend's, was born February 25, 1926 at Buelah, ND to Peter and Garnet (Miller) Carmichael. Bubby attended grade school at Miller Country School in Perkins County and in Gregory, SD. After moving back to ranch southeast of Meadow, he worked for his parents and area neighbors.

He was inducted into the US Army on October 2, 1944 and participated in combat in the Pacific during World War II. He earned a Purple Heart with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal. Bubby was honorably discharged on December 11, 1946.

Bubby started ranching on his own by purchasing county land and throughout the years expanding his ranching operation on which he spent almost 50 years devoted to raising Purebred Hereford Cattle and supporting the Hereford Cattle industry. He was a good steward of the land.


James was united in marriage to Dorothy Hartman on December 30, 1948 at Bison, SD. To this union seven children were born. Bubby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather.


In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball and participating in rodeo. Later in life, he enjoyed watching baseball, boxing, rodeo, and playing cards.


He served on the SCS Board in Ziebach County for eighteen years and a Life Member of the VFW #5751. In 1997, James was awarded "Stockman of the Year" by the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City.


Bubby passed away on Monday evening, September 24, at Five Counties Nursing Home in Lemmon.


Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Dorothy of 58 years, 9 months, and children, Connie (Toby) Peters, Sturgis, SD; Jess (Susan) Carmichael, Bison, SD; Kathleen Carmichael, Lemmon, SD; Daryl (Corena) Carmichael, Sturgis, SD; Keith (Carol) Carmichael, Meadow, SD; Bryan Carmichael, Faith, SD; Deane (Craig) Hunter, Ardmore, SD; 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; 1 brother, Pete (Ann) Carmichael, Timber Lake, SD; 2 sisters, Carol (Tim) Valentine, Bend, OR; Iris (Bud) Day, Meadow, SD; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.


He was preceded in death by his parents, and a great grandson, Trenton James Keffeler. A memorial has been established to aid in the research and treatment of Parkinson's Disease.