Mr. George C. Carey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George C. Carey entered eternal life Tuesday, October 4, 2016. He was born Friday, January 9, 1948 in Coatesville, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Carey and Rebecca C. Hall, and sister, Ruby Brickus. Baptized at 10 years of age, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Passtown, Coatesville, its children’s choir and Boy Scout Troop 48 under Scout Master, Rev. Joshua Grove. A graduate of John Harris High School, he thereafter attended Harrisburg Area Community College and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. His employment path included Conrail, UGI and self-employment as owner of DeeDats. Leisurely, George enjoyed traveling to new places, meeting new people, dining out and sports, especially basketball. He played with South Brandywine, Coatesville, William Penn and John Harris High School Basketball Teams. George leaves to cherish precious memories his sisters, Thelma Taltoan (Raymond Jr.) of Harrisburg, Donnie Miles of Coatesville; brothers, Alfred Carey (Evelyn) of Coatesville, James Carey of N.C., and Lester Carey of Harrisburg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His life will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 12th, at Wallace Funeral Directors with viewing 9-11 a.m. Interment will be at William Howard Day Cemetery. wallacefd.com Flowers may be delivered to the funeral home Wednesday, 10/12, 8-8:30 a.m.

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Mr. George C. Carey

January 9, 1948 - October 4, 2016