Biography

Gary L. Carey, 66, formerly of Geneseo, IL, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Leesburg Memorial Hospital, Leesburg, FL. Memorial services celebrating his life will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Vandemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Geneseo. A private burial will be held at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery; where Military Honors will be accorded. Per his request cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be directed to the Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo.

Gary was born March 8, 1944 in Greenbush, IL. After graduating from Bushnell High School, Gary enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Jacksonville, FL. After serving his country, Gary and family relocated back to the Midwest and soon called Geneseo home. He was active in all aspects of Geneseo youth sports. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the V.F.W. He was an avid NASCAR enthusiast, a St. Louis Cardinal fanatic, loved his dog Gimmee, enjoyed golfing and playing cards. More than anything, Gary treasured the time spent with his grandchildren.

Survivors include wife Linda Carey, Leesburg, FL; stepfather Thurman Henry, Bushnell, IL; sister Beverly Pickel, Bushnell, IL; son Chet Carey, Shreveport, LA; two daughters, Kim (Wyatt) Goins, Cincinnati, OH; and Jeanne Stiles, Winter Springs, FL; stepdaughter Cathy Conner, Neponset, IL; stepson Andy Ole, Geneseo, IL. eleven grandchildren, Alyson Green, Hannah Vorhies, Jacob Goins, Alexis Goins, Payton Damrow, Shelby Stiles, Caleb Stiles, Daniel Olson, Liz Olson, Alicia Conner, Kass Conner; one great-grandchild, Jayden Green; and two nieces, Tina Miller, Springfield, Ohio; and Lisa Hanley, Texas City, TX.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Carey; mother Frances "Dollie" Henry; and son William "Tim" Carey.

Gary's family would like to extend a very special thank you to grandson Daniel Olson.

Memorial Service Celebrating His Life

Monday August 2, 2010, 10:30 am at Vandemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Geneseo
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There will be no visitaion.

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