Cyrus Jacob Carmack Jr., of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2009, and has been reunited with his family and friends. Cyrus served in the Army during World War II as a Medic in front line combat at Anzio Beach, North Africa, Italy, and Germany. Cyrus retired from VA Medical Center and Camelot Nursing Home as an LPN. He always had a passion for serving his country which evolved to all of his sons and grandsons who have also served. He was a good, honest, patriotic, hardworking family man that loved nature and the outdoors and passed these values along to his children. Cyrus was a member of Cave Spring Methodist Church. He was the son of C.J. Carmack Sr. and Amy Falls Carmack. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia E. Carmack; sons and their wives, Cyrus Curtis Carmack and Charmaine, of Roanoke, VA, Glenn Edward Carmack and Jan, of Lexington, VA, and Lt. Col. John Timothy Carmack, M.D. and Karin, of Powhatan, VA; grandsons, Wayne Carmack and his wife, Becky, of Balliston Spa, NY, Paul Carmack, of Clifton Park, NY, and Jackson and Harrison Carmack, of Powhatan, VA; great-grandson, Christopher Carmack, of Balliston Spa, NY; and sister, Mrs. Nancy C. Hartley. Flowers will be appreciated, but the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 2728 Colonial Ave, SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 or to your favorite charity. Thanks to the VVCC for their kindness and care and to his loyal friends that visited him while he was there. Also, a very special thanks to Dr. Bonnie Culkin, that has been a great support to not only Cyrus, but to the entire family. He always enjoyed your company. A celebration of his life will be held at the graveside at Cedar Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Ronnie Morris. Military Honor Rites will be provided by the D.A.V. There will be no public viewing. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem.
Roanoke Times 4/11/2009