Other Obituaries, Indiana
1931 - 2017
Dr. John Jesse Carey, also known affectionately as "Big J" and "Big Papa," passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of March 2, 2017, at a Duke hospice facility in Durham, N.C. His health had been declining for several years, but he held on until all five of his daughters could be...
Read MoreWhile we sadly lost dear John and dear Sally, we reconnected with the little girls that also enriched our lives at FSU in late 50s and early 60s. We cherish the continued Carey connection and share their sorrow.
Mel and Pat Oakes
March 06, 2023 | Friend
i met dr. carey as a student in the "introduction to the new testament" course he taught at FSU. he was my most memorable professor. he was kind, promoted discourse, encouraged open-mindedness, and helped me to develop logical thinking and clarity of thought and expression. his many, many acts of compassion in class made an impression on me that i carry with me to this day. perhaps most importantly, he was quick to see the good in his students and share that vision with...
a student
November 24, 2019 | Tallahassee, FL
John J. Carey (our dad) with our mom, Sally S. Carey (now Malloy), and their three daughters, Beth Ann (Dad holding Beth); Sarah Kathryn, & Mary Lynn.
Sarah Carey
August 27, 2017
4/1963 Sally Carey, Dick and Sue Berkley, John Carey, Pat Winter holding Mary Lynn Carey, Margaret Weatherford holding Sarah Catherine and a mystery
Mel and Pat Oakes
August 14, 2017
My wife and I met at FSU in the Congregational Church group that John started in the Baptist Student Union. His leadership and his elevating religious dialogue was responsible for making it a lifetime changing experience. We kept in touch over the ensuing years. We have wonderful memories of John, Sarah Catherine and Mary Lynn. Our sympathies go out to all the family.
Mel and Pat Oakes
August 14, 2017 | Austin, TX
Our sincere condolences to the family. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19
June 03, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the family. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19
June 02, 2017
John Carey was interested in his students. He cared about our character as much as he cared about our intellectual development. That is both rare and wonderful. But his gentle nature and kind heart are what I will remember most.
Katherine Shelfer
April 14, 2017 | Jacksonville, FL
A wonderful man! RIP!! You were loved greatly by family and friends. Time for your Guardian Angel role! I KNOW you will NAIL IT!!!
N K
April 03, 2017 | PC, FL
