Carey Paul White
1949 - 2014
Carey Paul White
1949 - 2014
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BORN
1949
DIED
2014
Carey White Obituary
Carey was a faithful man of God and loved his family very much. He was a Pastor for over 30 years and loved being in the ministry that God called him to do. Carey had been the Senior Pastor for Ambassador Heights Baptist Church in Phoenix, AZ for almost 8 years. His compassion for others was evident in his life. He was always there to help others and also served as a volunteer firefighter/EMT in Munds Park, AZ while he Pastored the Munds Park Community Church. He truly had a servant's heart. Carey also worked nine years for United Blood Services as a Phlebotomist at a blood donation center in Glendale, AZ while Pastoring in more recent years. Carey graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA and then enlisted in the US Marine Corp in 1967. He counted it a privilege to serve his country and was given an honorable discharge in 1971. After the Marine Corp, Carey graduated from Florida Bible College in 1977 with a BA in Biblical Education and Minor in Theology and shortly after was ordained. It is there where he met the love of his life, Gail Hughes. They both shared a love for music and met in the college singing group "Promise". Carey and Gail were married on July 23, 1977 in Trenton, NJ.
Carey is preceded in death by his Grandparents Lester Denison, Ruby Surrency Denison, Horace White, Frances Bridges White and Brother-in-Law, Thomas B. Hughes.
He is survived by the wife he loved for 37 years, Gail Doris Hughes White; Daughter, Kellie Gail White McGarry (Charles) from Phoenix, AZ; Son, Matthew Carey White from Houston, Texas and Son, Timothy Paul White from Glendale, AZ; Grandchildren, John Patrick McGarry and Briana Joy McGarry both from Phoenix, AZ; Mother, Bernice Denison White; Father, Paul Thomas White of Smyrna, GA; Brother, Ken White (Jane) of GA; Brother, Craig White (Susan) of SC; Sister, Paula White Pettett (Robert) of GA; Mother In-Law, Carrie Mason Hughes; Father-In-Law, Chester W. Hughes, Sr., Sister-In-Law, Jill Hughes; Brothers-In-Law, Chester W. Hughes, Jr.; W. Mason Hughes (Kelli); Mark Hughes (Beth); James Hughes (Jennifer) all of AZ and several nieces and nephews in AZ, GA and SC.
Carey will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and we all will remember his fun sense of humor. Our love for him will continue and he will forever be close to our hearts.
A Celebration of Carey's life will be held at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027, August 16, 2014 with a Viewing at 2PM; Service at 3PM and Military Honors at the Graveside Service immediately following. Lt. David White, Nephew, will participate. Pallbearers are: Ken White, Craig White, Matthew White, Timothy White, Charles McGarry and Brian Thompson. His Brother-in-Law, Rev. W. Mason Hughes will officiate.
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Mabel Sawyer and Edward Massey
August 7, 2022
I miss our little church, but progress has to move forward.
Miss Pastor Carey's singing and message!
Pastor Carey White is with the Lord helping Jesus prepare a place for us. 8/6/2022
Maureen McGrath
August 7, 2019
We miss you so much Pastor Carey. Wish you were still here with us but you are always in our hearts and in our thoughts. We love you.
Maureen McGrath-Murphy
August 10, 2017
I can't believe it's been three years since you've been gone Pastor Carey. The church has not been the same without you. Me and Taj and mom miss you so much. You're always on our mind and in our hearts. We love you and miss you.
Gail White
August 9, 2017
My Dearest Carey, It's been three years today since you were gone and I miss you so much! A couple of weeks ago, would have been our 40th Wedding Anniversary. It was sad without you but I did our traditions and reminisced on our happy times and our love. I went out to dinner with Jill and my Dad which was nice. It's hard to believe it's been three years without you and it doesn't get easier. I love you up to the sun, moon and stars! Love, Gail xoxo
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Gail White
August 8, 2016
Today it is two years since you've been gone. I sit here thinking about that night that was such a shock, with tears. I miss you so much and still kiss your pillow every night and say "Goodnight, I love you up to the sun, moon and stars" before going to sleep, like you always said to me. I love you! Love, Gail xo
Jill Hughes
November 22, 2015
Thinking of you, stopped by your grave site, although I know you are not there, I just wanted to say hello as I road by to say hi to our Tommy-Boy. I hope you and Tom are pleased with the way you are being remembered down here! We can't wait to see you both again! Blessings to you in Heaven from earth. Love Jill
Kellie McGarry
August 10, 2015
I cannot believe it's been a year now. I still miss you Dad but I know you are with us. I will never forget your laugh, your kindness and how great of a Dad you were to us kids. I love you forever. xoxoxo
Gail White
August 8, 2015
My dear Carey, It's hard to believe it's been a year today, August 8, 2014, since you left this earth to your heavenly home. I miss you every day and if it is one year as today or 100 years, I will miss you and love you the same! I know you are with me and you will forever be in my heart! I love you! xoxoxoxo
Gail White
July 23, 2015
Dearest Carey, It's our 1st Wedding Anniversary with you in heaven which would be our 38th and I miss you so much! Thank you for 37 wonderful years together! God blessed me with you, the best husband ever and I thank you for always being a great husband and your commitment to God and our family! I love you up to the sun, moon and stars! Happy 38th Anniversary, Sweetheart! xoxoxoxo
Barb Sherman
November 16, 2014
C arey, I will always remember you on stage at VBS in Munds Park. Working with you and Gail was inspiring. I became a true believer watching and listening to you. I look forward to meeting up with you when I join you at the feet of our Lord.
Brian Thompson
September 3, 2014
We will meet again my friend but I will miss you until then.
Pat
September 3, 2014
Not only were you my pastor, dear friend, you were a favorite singer of mine. How wonderful it was to hear you and Gail sing the praises of our Lord, especially knowing you two truly meant every loving word. God bless you, Pastor Carey, and I'm certain He is.
Carey 2013
September 3, 2014
DONNA SCIRGOVA
August 21, 2014
Dear Gail In my previous message beginning "To the Hughes and White families" I forgot to sign my name :)
August 21, 2014
To the Hughes and White families especially Carey's wife and my dear friend for over 45 years, Gail Hughes White. I love you. Thank you for asking me to be a bridesmaid in your wedding 37 years ago. It seems like a lifetime ago !! There really are no appropriate words to express how much my heartaches for you my bff
Jill Hughes
August 18, 2014
Carey was a true servant, a patriot and a solder of the cross. His life was an offering on God's altar. He ran the only race worth running and ran it hard to the finish, believing all the way! I imagine that all the saints were cheering as Carey received God's applause when crossing that finish line! "Well done my good and faithful servant!" Carey was the best brother-in-law I could have ever asked for because he treated my sister like a queen. Always faithful, loving and kind. He was a big part of our family and would do anything for anyone of us as if we were blood. I will miss his smile, his laugh, his corny but clean jokes and yes, even his goofy singing, like his "Buffalo song". God must of had an urgent mission for you brother, since he called you home so suddenly. My deepest condolences to my sweet "favorite" sister, Gail, her children (Kellie, Matt and Tim), Carey's parents (Paul and Bernice White), his siblings (Ken, Craig and Paula) and all those whose heart may ache because Carey has touched your life in some way. Take comfort in knowing we will all be together again, until then: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Kellie
August 17, 2014
Dad, No words can express how much you mean to me. You were always there for us, you loved us unconditionally, and you were so much fun. I know many people looked up to you as a great example of God's love. I miss you so much but I will always feel your presence. I love you so much. xoxoxo Love, Kellie
Carey and Gail, singing in "Promise" in 1977
Matthew White
August 15, 2014
Tom Weghorst
August 15, 2014
To Gail, Kellie, Matt, Tim and the entire White & Hughes families. Although we are saddened by the untimely passing of Carey, we are grateful for his Christian love, presence, example and leadership as a husband, parent, son and Pastor during much of his life. May you find comfort at this difficult time through fond memories and in knowing that he is now with our Lord and Savior. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Karen Weghorst (Kettering, OH)
August 15, 2014
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
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Mark Massey
August 14, 2014
Thank you Jesus for allowing me to know Carey and Gail, I pray that you continue your watch over the rest of the family until we are all joined together once again!
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August 14, 2014
Robert & Mabel Sawyer who are members of Ambassador Heights Church enjoyed Pastor White's messages, his wonderful musical talent and concern for all. Since Nov 2013 I have been unable to attend church due to now my husband has Alzheimer. I am his caregiver 24/7 which has been very hard and tiring at times. I will miss the Pastor's calls and many e-mails that has helped me giving me the strength needed to fulfill the needs of the day. Prayer is so vital in our life. We had many telephone calls and prayer. I will truly miss this.
Bob and I will see you when our Lord calls us home. Many thanks for all you have done.
My prayers are with the family at this time.
Kathy Tovar
August 14, 2014
Gail and Family I was very honored to have met Pastor Carey at Ambassador Height Church. He called and visited me several times in the hospital and most recently called me and prayed for my Daughter Elizabeth who was having stress before her Law Exam and for my sister in law who had surgery. He was a Great Servant of God and I know I will miss his prayers. I know no words can ease your pain of losing your loved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather ,friend and the Church will miss Our Pastor. I will always remember him singing serenated by angels to my father in law before he went to be with The Lord Thank You Gail for sharing your husband with us. May God be with you and your entire family. Rest in Peace Pastor Carey you will be always be remembered by me And now your an angel in Heaven no pain just pure happiness love. Peace and joy
Frank Frauenhoff
August 14, 2014
To Gail, Kellie, Matthew, Timothy and the entire White family. Carey became part of our family at XL Health Club in August 2012. We were all very blessed to be a part of Carey's life every time that he walked through the doors of XL. Carey's smile and sparkling eyes made our day become a better day as he shared his warmth and happiness. We will all dearly miss Carey and want to thank the White family for sharing Carey with us. Frank and Sandra Frauenhoff and the entire XL Family.
Pat Pollack
August 14, 2014
My sympathy and prayers to the White Family. May you find comfort knowing that Carey is home with our Heavenly Father.
1982, with Kellie and Matthew, and brother-in-law Thomas Hughes.
Matthew Carey White
August 14, 2014
Dad, you always fought to come through for your family, and for that, you have always been my hero. You waded through the flooded house in Times Beach. During the lean times in the ministry, we always had food on the table. You bussed tables, pumped gas, and manned the garbage truck on the side, all with a smile on your face and a humble attitude in your heart. You would gladly do whatever you needed to do to support us. I will always remember begging Mom to let me stay up to listen to your midnight to 6 am radio show on KFLR now and then, and how cool it was to hear you on the radio counseling callers in need.
In every aspect of your life, you ministered and reached out to everyone you met. Your living ministry has blessed an uncountable number of souls. But, there are only three of us that knew you as “Dad.” We know all of your quirky habits and how much of a funny goofball you could be. With your unique sense of humor, you were always a fighter and were always there for us. For that, I will always be proud to be your son. I will always be Matthew CAREY White.
Pastor Carey married Alwyn and I seven years ago on August 11, 2007. He was a major part of our married life and we will miss him.
Julia & Alwyn Goodall
August 14, 2014
Patrick Rice
August 14, 2014
Dear White Family,
Our deepest sympathy in this time of loss.
Every Marine, past and present is an honored part of our heritage and family.
Semper Fi,
Patrick Rice
Marine Corps League
Detachment 1296
East Valley Marines
August 14, 2014
Our deepest sympathy Carey will sure be missed.
May you rest I. Peace.
Don and Carey Smith
August 14, 2014
Our deepest sympothy we will always treasure our friendship from Munds Park. May you rest in peace. God bless your entire family. Our thoughts are with you. Debra Miller and family.
August 13, 2014
Debra Miller and family will miss you. You were great neighbors and friends. Carey we loved you at the church in Munds Park. Gail and family our deepest sympothy to your entire family. You will always be in our hearts.
Fränk Hargreaves
August 13, 2014
Cary, my friend and brother. You always encouraged me in my walk with the Lord. You beat me to Heaven, brother. I can only imagine talking with the Lord and singing with the heavenly choir. Sing loud and happy my friend. See ya soon.
August 13, 2014
The White Family holds a special place in my heart. I have known Paul and Bernice most of my life and Carey all of his. With loving thoughts and prayers, Polly Hampton, Atlanta
Mariana Zamani
August 13, 2014
Pastor Carey meant so much to not just me but my family. He had been our Pastor for going on two years but felt longer because of the immediate welcome we as a family received by him, his wife Gail, and the church. He and Gail welcomed us to their home and my husband took pastor Carey out a few times to receive biblical counsel and spend time with a true man of God like Pastor Carey. I would call him and Gail giving them updates on our family progress and thanked them for praying for us as well as counsel us selflessly. Pastor Carey also took the time before service to give all three of my daughters Bible study at 9am. We enjoyed his special numbers in singing songs of worship. We could tell he liked singing. We are going to miss his fundamental southern Baptist style of preaching straight from God's word. He led us to grow stronger in our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We, as a family, could see he had a passion to do the great commission of spreading the gospel to everyone he encountered. He even took the time to call church visitors the week of his passing to get to know them and make them feel welcomed at our church (Ambassador Heights Baptist Church). I know he is in a better place in heaven but we sure do miss him and wish we'd have more time with him. A true man of character who displayed putting others before himself was Pastor Carey and we love him for that and miss him greatly!
Florence Wisn
August 13, 2014
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Warfel
August 13, 2014
Dear Gail,
My heart cries for you. To find a soul mate and so much love is Gods biggest gift. You were blessed. I never got to personally meet him, but just through postings you two made me smile. Condolences to your children, grandchildren and both your family's.
Love,
Ruth
Wanda Holloway
August 13, 2014
Gail, Carey was seven years younger than me. When you are little, you just can't allow those 'little kids' be a part of your gang. Then as we got older, we did not live near one another. When you are grown up seven years is nothing. By then I had married and moved to Washington State. Then all of a sudden, I learned that Carey was a pastor in Arizona. While we were never close as friends, we definitely are one Family; that is The LORD's Family. I only wish I could just jump up and come down and be with you at this time. May you and the whole family be comforted by our LORD's love. One day we will all be together. Please stay in touch on F/b. Love Wanda Gorman Holloway
Jamie Fontana Galea
August 13, 2014
Gail, Kellie, Matthew, Timothy and to the entire family of Carey White, my deepest condolences. I truly am grateful for the time I spent with him and you all at the Munds Park community church. He was a very kind man who gave a lot of love to a lot of people. May God Bless you all during your time of grief
Maureen & Taj Murphy
August 13, 2014
Pastor Carey, you were the most amazing pastor..so caring and loving and with a great sense of humor..we are really going to miss your sermons..Taj said he will miss being able to joke around with you and the way you always called to pray with him anytime he had a seizure..We will miss you so much.WE LOVE YOU DEARLY..
Maureen & Taj Murphy
August 13, 2014
Dear Pastor Carey, You were the most amazing pastor. So caring and loving. You were always there whenever someone needed you..anytime taj had a seizure you always made sure you called to see how he was doing and to pray with him and he appreciated that more than you could ever know..He said he is really gonna miss your joking around with him all the time..we will see you again one day..We will miss you dearly..
Gail White
August 13, 2014
My dear, husband, Carey, You are the love of my life and I can't imagine my life without you now. I miss you so much and sad you are gone! God gave me the most wonderful, caring husband ever! Thank you for the constant love you gave me for the past 37 years! I love you up to the sun, moon and stars and I will remember you always saying that to me as we went to sleep each night. I will see you again when God calls me but until then, I will think of you always! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Love, your wife, Gail xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
joseph zamani
August 13, 2014
Pastor Cary was an amazing man, he loved the Lord with all his heart, I am deeply saddened that he is gone, I am focusing on what the messages that he taught during service and letting it apply to my life, pastor was a great husband, he always told me that even though he suffers from day to day, that he is blessed, and he always gave thanks, I Will miss him, when I was sick he would call me and pray with me, I love you pastor, and I am looking forward to seeing you again.
Sue Forshey
August 13, 2014
Gail, So sorry for your loss . You and your family have my heartfelt sympathy. May you find comfort in knowing he is with your loving brother.
Nancy Johnson
August 13, 2014
Praying comfort for your family.
My Loving husband, Carey
Gail White
August 13, 2014
My dear, husband, Carey, You are the love of my life and I can't imagine my life without you now. I miss you so much and sad you are gone! God gave me the most wonderful, caring husband ever! Thank you for the constant love you gave me for the past 37 years! I love you up to the sun, moon and stars and I will remember you always saying that to me as we went to sleep each night. I will see you again when God calls me but until then, I will think of you always! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Love, your wife, Gail xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Troy Watson
August 13, 2014
Thank you so much Pastor Carey for ministering to our Watson family from Munds Park to Phoenix. Your prayers and support in time of need was appreciated. May God bless you on your new special assignment.
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