Funeral Services for Louie “Bud” E. Carmack, Age 79 of Roby, Missouri will be held on Friday, November 13th, 2026 at The Assembly of God Church, Roby, Missouri, beginning at 1:00 PM. Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 12th, 2026 at The Church from 5:00-7:00 PM. Burial will take place in The Carmack Family Cemetery, Roby, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of The Evans Funeral Home, Roby, Missouri.
Louie Edward Carmack Jr., lovingly known as Bud, was born on September 4, 1947, in Waynesville, MO to Louie Edward Carmack Sr., and Lucy May (Kirchner) Carmack. Bud passed away on November 7, 2026, at his home in Roby, MO.
Bud was united in marriage to Joyce Arlene Breedlove on June 16, 1972, at the Roby Assembly of God Church in Roby, MO. He enlisted in the Navy on November 9, 1967, and after several months of service served three years and nine months abroad the U.S.S. Saratoga, obtaining the rating of 2nd Class Shipfitter before being honorably discharged on August 11, 1941, and placed in reserve until July 12, 1973. He then began working as a welder at Fort Leonard Wood. In early 1976, Louie began working with a local surveyor and in 1988, passed his surveying exam. In 1989, he founded Carmack Surveying, Inc. In addition to his surveying business, Louie also founded Bud’s Tax Service and served the community for more than 40 years. His other professional accomplishments include being elected to and serving a term as the Plato R-5 school district board president, as well as, being elected to and serving multiple terms as county surveyor for Texas, Wright, Shannon, and Douglas counties.
As much as he was honored by these occupations that benefited his community, his greatest honor was serving in various capacities in his church, Roby Assembly of God. Louie gave his heart to the Lord in 1975 and throughout the years served as the Christ Ambassadors leader, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Song Leader, Treasurer, and Secretary. During his tenure as church treasurer, Roby Assembly of God was recognized for significant missions support multiple times.
His favorite pastimes included fishing, hunting, and spending time with friends and family. Whether at work or at play, he was happiest with Joyce beside him – his faithful helpmeet in every endeavor. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed the company of his children and grandchildren. He loved to grill out during family visits. He was fond of taking the grandkids out on his boat or to a local stream to swim. He also enjoyed being surrounded by family for the holidays. He enjoyed viewing the family fireworks display, hosting Thanksgiving dinner, and presiding over Christmas mornings, reading the Christmas Story, and distributing gifts to his family as they gathered together in his living room.
Bud is preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, Gale Carmack; and brother-in-law, Charles Dunbar Jr.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Joyce; son, Jonathan Edward Carmack and his wife, Katrina of Marion, KY; daughter, Angela Louise Gable and her husband, Cory of Roby; sister, Minnie Evelyn (Carmack) Dunbar; brothers, Ross Carmack and wife, Marie and Roger Carmack and wife, Jennifer; six grandchildren, Xavier Gable and wife, Cassidy, Josiah Carmack, Caitlyn Carmack, Elinor Carmack, and Caleb Carmack; one great-grandchild, Azalea Gable; and many nieces and nephews.
