Nicholas "Nick" Carmichael

July 22, 1981 - January 31, 2019

Nicholas “Nick” A. Carmichael, 37, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Oklahoma City from complications following surgery for a congenital heart defect. He fought bravely for 2½ months in the hospital before succumbing to heart failure. Nick is survived by his loving wife Katie of 10 years. They were married in Maryland on September 27, 2008. Nick is lovingly remembered by his wife, Katie; sister Morgan Bennett and husband Mark and children Hunter, Talen and Melody, sister Montana Rangel and other loving relatives. He is preceded in death by his mother, Michelle Snead and by his grandmother, Marcia Snead. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma July 22, 1981, he underwent his first open heart surgery in 1983 to correct his heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot. After surgery he began to thrive. He graduated high school from Northwest Classen in 2000 before attending Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology; he graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation Management. He worked many years in technical support, most recently for Love’s Travel Stops. Nick enjoyed traveling, especially road trips and to National Parks, with Yellowstone being one of his favorites. He also enjoyed playing video games, reading, medieval fairs and Dungeons & Dragons. His real passion was for his family and friends. He gave the best hugs and could always be counted on for a joke or an ear to listen. The memorial service will be held at Crawford Family Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel on Saturday, February 9, 2019, 10 am with a reception to follow. Friends and family are invited to Edmond Unplugged to share stories and celebrate the fun and adventure that Nick loved on Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at 1pm.