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Mr. Carl Boone Coley Sr.

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Carl Coley Obituary

ELON - Mr. Carl Boone Coley Sr., 84, of 115 Georgetown Drive, died at his residence Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 7:40 p.m.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Becky Ward Coley, who survives, and the late Betty Ann Coley and the son of Freeman Coley and Annie Boone Coley, both deceased.
He was an Elon College graduate and owner of Coley Moving and Storage which was an agent for United Van Lines. Carl was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, the Bula Masonic Lodge #409 A.F. & A.M., the Burlington Shrine Club and the Alamance Country Club. He was an active golfer and fisherman.
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include two daughters, Ann C. Wilson and husband Don of Arlington, Texas and Linda C. Trail and husband Mark of Burlington; son, Carl B. "Chris" Coley Jr. of Greensboro; three grandchildren, Tyler Boone Wilson, Katherine Ritchie and Alyson Coley; two great-grandchildren, Kadence Strouth and Deliah Manning; special niece, Janet Lineberry; several nephews; and his faithful companion and dog, Brittany.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Coley; and sister, Susie Davis.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 11 a.m. Masonic graveside rites will follow in Alamance Memorial Park. Members of the Bula Masonic Lodge #409 A.F. & A.M. will meet in emergent communication at the church at 10:30 a.m.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, c/o The NC Diabetes Association, 2418 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27607-6480.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2014.
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I have many good memories of my cousin, Carl Boone, and his family during my growing-up years and wish the best for his family in their sorrow.

Rebecca Poteat

June 25, 2014

We haven't seen Carl in a long time, but we remember our fun times together. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bobby and Shirley Clodfelter

June 11, 2014

With our heart felt condolences for the family. So sorry to here about Uncle Carl. Our prayers are for the family. It is sad to see the book closed on this generation of the family.

Wayne Coley and family,
Edmond, OK

June 8, 2014

Sorry I couldent be there

Dick Smith

June 7, 2014

Linda and Katie, We are praying for you all.

Leslie Cain

June 7, 2014

Carl was a long time friend and we will miss him. Bill and Rose Marie Vickrey

June 6, 2014

a friend that was a pleasure to be around in any situation whether golf or business a true gentleman in all aspects my thoughts are with the family

kent atwater

June 6, 2014

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