Willie Joseph “Joe” Cary, 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY. He was born in the Arat Community of Cumberland County, KY on July 15, 1946, the son of Willie “W.W.” and Mollie (Philpott) Cary.
He was of the Church of Christ faith, a Graduate of Cumberland County High School, class of 1964, graduated from O.M.C. school, was a commercial fisherman, ranked a commercial Captain with the Coast Guard.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda (Charles) Cary whom he wed January 1, 1969, and who passed on December 16, 1994, his brother, Wendell Cary and sister, Greta Lee Brown.
SURVIVORS:
1 Daughter: Sonya Jo (and Steve) Melton of Hazard, KY
1 son: Brent Charles Cary of Lawrenceburg, KY
2 Grandchildren: Victoria Ruanto & Graci Melton
1 Sister-in-law: Becky Cary of Burkesville, KY
2 Nephews: Phillip (Karen) Lee, Tony (Faith) Cary
1Great-Niece: Sloane Lee
2 Great-Nephews: Bryant & Miles Cary
Funeral Service: Friday, January 18, 2019 at 2:00pmCT in Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Burris officiating
Visitation: After 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 until the funeral hour on Friday
The family would appreciate contributions in his memory to the Center for Couageous Kids organization, 1501 Burnley Rd., Scottsville, KY 42164.
Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, KY is in charge of arrangements.
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