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Rudolph Carey Obituary

SPRINGFIELD - Rudolph Noel Carey, age 98, of Grundy Avenue, Springfield, passed away at 5pm, Sunday, February 10, 2013 in the emergency room of Spring View Hospital in Lebanon. A native of Washington County, he was born on February 10, 1915 to the late Ivan B. and Della Noel Carey. He was the oldest member of the Willisburg Christian Church, a 1933 graduate of Willisburg High School and a 73-year-member of the J. Speed Smith Masonic Lodge #298 F. & A.M. at Willisburg. In 1937 Rudolph began working for the Sutherland Funeral Home which was owned and operated by Fred Sutherland, his soon to be father-in-law. He continued working until being called to serve his country during World War II. Following the war Rudolph attended the Kentucky School of Embalming in Louisville in 1947. After graduation he continued his career with Mr. Sutherland until December of 1960 when Mr. Sutherland suffered a stroke leaving him unable to conduct business. At which time Freddie Carey, Rudolph's son joined him in the family business and changed the name to Carey & Son Funeral Home in 1961. For the first thirty-nine years he worked not only with funeral services but also provided the community with 24-hour ambulance service and served as a deputy coroner for Washington County for several years. Although Rudolph experienced many changes in the funeral business during his career he enjoyed the opportunity and was committed to serve his community as a funeral director for seventy-five years. The family business which he loved continues on in it's 102nd year. Preceding him in death was his wife, Nellie Sutherland Carey, on September 10, 2002; a brother, William Carey, and two sisters, Louise Jenkins and Margie Duncan. Survivors include his son, Freddie R. Carey and his wife, Sue of Willisburg; his daughter, Runelle Pinkston and her husband, DeLane of Bradfordsville; five grandchildren, Melaine Trusty, DeNell Hamm, Dana Carey, Frederick Carey and his wife, Ashley and Chad Carey and five great grandchildren, Morgan Trusty, Brannon Hamm, Declan Hamm, Ian Trusty and Gibson Carey. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Wednesday, February 13th at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Bowen, minister of the Willisburg Christian Church, officiating. He will be assisted by Bro. Robert E. Jones, a former minister. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at Willisburg. Serving as pallbearers will be Frederick Carey, Chad Carey, Dan Hamm, Brannon Hamm, J.R. " Dick" Moraja and Joseph H. "Junie" Mattingly. Visitation will be from 3-8pm Tuesday at the Carey & Son Funeral Home.

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 12, 2013.
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I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. My grandmother (Zelma 'Carey' Horan) was Rudolph's cousin. The Carey's were such a close family, that I know it is a blessing for them to be together once again.

Holly Horan

February 16, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mr Carey's passing.

Robert Lay

February 14, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mr. Carey's passing. Our prayers and condolences are for the family.

Pat and Carroll Jensen

February 13, 2013

Mr. Carey was a wonderful and highly respected man. I always enjoyed his stories of my dad (John Burns) and living in Tatham.

Phyllis Burns Grubbs

February 13, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. He will be greatly missed.

Alma (John) Burns & Family

February 13, 2013

We have special memories of Uncle Rudolph. Mother loved him so much and was very proud of him. I know they are very happy together now. Love and prayers to Runell, Freddie and the entire family.

I. B. and Doris Jenkins

February 12, 2013

May I offer my sincerest condolences to the entire Carey family at the loss of their dearest family member and my cherished friend Mr. Rudolph Carey.
Having only known him for six years, he seemed like a father to me. He never failed to rise from his chair and give me a great hug when he realized who I was.
This man meant the world to me and I will miss him. I would like to thank the great staff and family of Carey & Son funeral home for graciously allowing me to see him today.
My prayers are with the family, but if you really know them, they know that Mr. Carey is Home now and a wonderful reunion awaits them in Heaven. Mr. Carey loved God with all his heart and he displayed that same love to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Rest in peace and comfort my dear friend.
Paul O. Snawder

Paul Snawder

February 12, 2013

So sorry for your loss.Mr Carey was a great man. The Beavers Family.

February 12, 2013

Dad and Rudolph were old friends. If Dad were still with us he would be 98 and they went to school together. We always enjoyed talking to him, because he always had stories to tell. He never forgot anyone. Even when his eyes became dim, he would ask your name and immediately begin talking with you. He was truly a wonderful man and will be missed. Our prayers and love are with you all!

Willie and Janet Cheser

February 12, 2013

Our family sends condolences to the Carey family. Mr. Carey will be remembered by us for his kind and gentlemanly ways, a blessing to us in our times of grief.
Sally Spalding Marshall and Family

February 12, 2013

Well Mr. Carey you couldn't let Daddy (D.P. Cheatham) be up there in heaven and tell all kinds of story on you. You were a real pleasure to everyone who knew you. You will be greatly missed by everyone.

Cheatham Family

February 12, 2013

Mr Carey was a wonderful man. I got to really know he when my husband passed away. He is a true treasure and will be greatly missed.
Judy Mattingly-Johnson and Family

February 12, 2013

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