Wayne Monroe Carey, 84, of Danielsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on November 18 at his home surrounded by his family. Wayne enjoyed gardening, farming and raising cattle, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his two sons and their wives, Chris and Dawn Carey of Odum, Georgia and Chad and Erika Carey of Comer, Georgia; five grandchildren, Chase and Dylan Carey of Danielsville, Blair Sullivan and her husband Austin of Jesup, Georgia, Macy Carey of Odum, Georgia, and Ashley Willoughby and her husband Jackson of Hull, Georgia. He is also survived by his siblings and their spouses Winfred (Mary Ann) Carey, Wanda (Marion) Atkinson, Wade (Gwen) Carey, and Wendell (Michelle) Carey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ford and Louise Carey, his wife of 54 years, Sara Carey, brother Wesley Carey, and grandson Hunter Berry.
A celebration of his life will be held at Danielsville Evangelical Church at 2:00pm Friday, November 21, 2025, with Pastors Dwayne Dickerson, Glenn Lyles, and Keith Nix officiating. The family will receive family and friends at 1:00pm prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Family Hospice, 624 S Milledge Ave Ste 101, Athens, GA 30605. Family Hospice Donate
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
963 Highway 98 East, Danielsville, GA 30633
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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