Paul Carey, Jr.

August 17, 1931 - June 13, 2012

Paul Carey, Jr. of Cadillac passed away June 13, 2012 at his home. He was 80. He was born August 17, 1931 in Twin Lakes, Michigan to Paul, Sr. and Grace (McCullum) Carey and they preceded him in death. On October 1, 1981 he married the former Karen Lee Langler in Muskegon and she survives him. He enjoyed going to the Cadillac Senior Center and going on trips with them. Mr. Carey was an avid outdoorsman and loved to go fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed crafting and doing beadwork. He was proud to be part of the Little Band of Ottawa Indians and of his Native American heritage. He enjoyed raising his granddaughters, Kristina (Chet) and Cynthya (Mike). He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and special great grandchildren, Elora and Logan. He is survived by his wife, Karen; children: Lorrin (Karen) Rose of Harrison, Jim Rose of Cadillac, Irving (fiancé Piper) Carey, John Carey, Mike (Sheryl) Flannery all of Muskegon, Randy Flannery of Oklahoma, Toni (Roland) Hettmansperger of Florida and Ruth Carey of Muskegon; 20 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Kelsey and Gloria (John) Jamerson; many nieces and nephews and his special Godson, Michael. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frankie and Louie and two sisters, Leona and Delores. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 , 2012 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Reverend Jack Miller officiating. Friends may meet the family from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cherry Grove Township Cemetery in Wexford County. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cadillac Senior Center or the family. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.