Dr. James 'Doc' Robert Carmean, 71 LAUREL - Dr. James "Doc" Robert Carmean, of Laurel, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at his home in Laurel. He was 71. He was born in Millsboro, a son of the late James W. and Margaret K. Carmean. Doc was a retired dentist serving the surrounding communities for over 43 years. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. He attended Laurel High School class of 1955 and Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tenn. He was a graduate of the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyo., were he completed his 4 year degree in 3 years. He was also a graduate of Temple Dental School of Philadelphia in 1963. Doc loved hunting, fishing, was an avid racquetball player and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. He was active in his community as a board member and committee member for many civic groups. He also served on many national Dentistry boards through out his career. His family and friends will remember him as a very caring family man and his unique fun loving spirit. Doc is survived by his sons, Theron Carmean of Ocean City, Md., and Sean Carmean of Wilmington; a daughter, Suzanne Carmean of Mardela Springs, Md.; his longtime companion, Shari Lubiniecki; his sisters, Carolyn Calio and June Smith both of Laurel; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. At his request "Doc" will be laid to rest near Imnaha River in Imnaha, Ore. A local memorial service will be announced in the near future. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Carmean's memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Arrangements by the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.delmarvaobits.com.